{"id":1734,"date":"2026-10-17T09:52:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T09:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-doral\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T04:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:50:37","slug":"trust-litigation-law-firm-doral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/trust-litigation-law-firm-doral\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust Litigation Law Firm Doral | Trust Counsel, PL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1732\" alt=\"Beneficiaries and their lawyers review settlement papers in a probate courthouse hallway outside a hearing room.\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beneficiaries-and-their-lawyers-review-settlement-papers-in-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Litigation | Doral, Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust litigation guidance for Doral beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trust litigation from its Coral Gables office and serves clients in Doral.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Marenco \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL is a trusts and estates law firm with its only office in Coral Gables, Florida. Leslie V. Marenco advises and represents beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries in trust litigation, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law. We serve clients in Doral. Trust litigation means a dispute over a trust&#8217;s validity, its terms, its administration or a trustee&#8217;s conduct. What a claim allows depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>What Trust Litigation Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Trust litigation covers disputes that reach a court or come up before a lawsuit is filed. It usually matters to people who hold a stake in a trust or who answer for one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beneficiaries<\/strong> who want information about a trust or its assets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heirs<\/strong> who question whether a trust reflects the settlor&#8217;s wishes (the person who created the trust)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Co-trustees and successor trustees<\/strong> who disagree about how to administer the trust<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family members<\/strong> who believe a trustee&#8217;s decision was improper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Trust litigation sits beside probate litigation and trust administration. Probate matters often involve assets passing through a decedent&#8217;s estate under a personal representative. Trust matters often involve assets held in a trust. Some disputes cross both areas, so the right path depends on the documents. You can read more about <a href=\"\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/\">trust litigation<\/a> and <a href=\"\/resources\/probate-litigation-attorney\/\">probate litigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-elegant-judge-in-robes-sits-poised-and-authoritative-at-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"An elegant judge in robes sits poised and authoritative at a desk in a courtroom.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Trust Disputes Our Attorney Can Advise On<\/h2>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco can advise on several common matter types. Each one turns on the trust instrument, Florida law and the facts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trust contests.<\/strong> A contest challenges whether a trust, or part of one, is valid or was revoked. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0207<\/a>, the contestant has the burden of establishing the grounds for invalidity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accountings and information.<\/strong> Beneficiaries may ask for trust information. A trustee&#8217;s duty to keep qualified beneficiaries informed depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law, and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of fiduciary duty.<\/strong> As between a trustee and beneficiaries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0802<\/a> says the trustee administers the trust solely in their interests. How that applies depends on the trust and the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trustee removal.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0706.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0706<\/a>, the settlor, a cotrustee or a beneficiary may ask the court to remove a trustee. The statute lists grounds, including a serious breach of trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco may advise or represent trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries in these matters, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law. Leslie V. Marenco can serve individually as trustee or personal representative, depending on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law. The firm does not serve as a fiduciary itself.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Trust Litigation Process Works<\/h2>\n<p>Most matters follow the same basic steps: a call, a document review, a deadline check, an options discussion and a chosen path. Timing varies with each matter.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Strategy call.<\/strong> You describe the trust, the dispute and your timeline. The strategy call is offered at no charge. It is a conversation, not a promise of any result, and it does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> Your lawyer reviews the trust instrument, amendments, accountings, notices and correspondence. Missing papers can slow the work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline check.<\/strong> Timing rules can apply. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0604.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0604<\/a>, a contest of a trust that was revocable at the settlor&#8217;s death may be barred if not started within the earlier of the chapter 95 period or six months after a trustee sends the required notice. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1008.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1008<\/a>, a six-month period can also run from receipt of a trust disclosure document or limitation notice. Whether either applies depends on the notices received and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options.<\/strong> Depending on the facts, options may include negotiation, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0111.html\">nonjudicial settlement agreement<\/a>, or a court filing. Under that statute, an agreement among the trustee and beneficiaries is valid only to the extent a court could properly approve its terms. For a general overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actec.org\/resource-center\/video\/can-i-change-my-irrevocable-trust\/\">irrevocable trust modification<\/a> and court involvement, see the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next steps.<\/strong> Your lawyer keeps you updated as the matter moves. Court schedules and the parties&#8217; positions can affect the pace of a trust dispute, depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How Trust Litigation Fees Are Determined<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of the work. Scope depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Factors that usually shape scope include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The complexity of the trust and its assets<\/li>\n<li>The number of parties and their positions<\/li>\n<li>Whether a court filing is needed<\/li>\n<li>How much document review and discovery the matter requires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Costs beyond attorney fees may apply, such as court filing fees or appraisal costs. Your attorney explains in writing what the engagement covers and which costs you may owe.<\/p>\n<p>Court-ordered fees are a separate question. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.1004.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.1004<\/a>, in actions for breach of fiduciary duty or challenging a trustee&#8217;s powers, costs, including attorney fees, are awarded as in chancery actions, and the court determines which party pays, depending on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. The court may direct payment from a party&#8217;s trust interest or other property. Whether any award applies depends on the case.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Doral From Our Coral Gables Office<\/h2>\n<p>We serve clients in Doral, and our only office is in Coral Gables, Florida. Meetings are held by appointment at that office. Remote consultations may be possible where appropriate.<\/p>\n<p>Doral sits in Miami-Dade County. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0204.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0204<\/a>, trust venue may lie in a county where venue is proper under chapter 47, where the suing or sued beneficiary resides or has its principal place of business, or where the trust has its principal place of administration. Which county fits depends on where the trust is administered and where the parties live.<\/p>\n<p>Trust-related work can also overlap with trust administration matters, which Leslie V. Marenco may advise on as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Trust Counsel, PL: What the Firm Can Verify<\/h2>\n<p>Trust Counsel, PL focuses on trust and estate matters. Leslie V. Marenco focuses on these areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Probate litigation<\/li>\n<li>Trust litigation<\/li>\n<li>Advice to professional trustees and to personal representatives (often called executors)<\/li>\n<li>Trust administration<\/li>\n<li>Estate tax planning<\/li>\n<li>Business succession planning<\/li>\n<li>Asset protection<\/li>\n<li>Guardianship<\/li>\n<li>Estate planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leslie V. Marenco advises and represents beneficiaries, heirs, trustees and personal representatives, subject to the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>A professional trustee may bring particular administration skills. That benefit depends on the governing instrument and applicable law.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13057077126\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Trust Litigation in Doral<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I challenge a trust I&#8217;m named in?<\/summary><p>It depends on the trust instrument, Florida law and your facts. A lawyer can review the documents with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to contest a trust?<\/summary><p>Deadlines depend on the type of trust, the notices you received and applicable law. Ask early so the periods can be checked.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I ask a trustee for a copy of the trust?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0736\/Sections\/0736.0813.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0813<\/a>, a qualified beneficiary may request a copy of the trust instrument, and whether and how a trustee must provide it depends on the governing trust instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case. How that applies depends on the trust terms and the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p>Not always. Some matters end through negotiation or a nonjudicial settlement agreement, while others need a court filing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much will this cost?<\/summary><p>Fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work. Costs are explained in writing before work begins.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/three-adults-meet-in-a-professional-office-for-a-serious-leg-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Three adults in a serious discussion during a legal consultation in a professional office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With a Trust Litigation Attorney About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If a trustee has not sent an accounting since a parent died, or a trust term is unclear to you, a short review can show which timelines may apply. Call Trust Counsel, PL at (305) 707-7126 or request a free strategy call through <a href=\"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Trust Counsel, PL, 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 802, Coral Gables, FL 33134. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to do so.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How our trust litigation practice works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document-based review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What those documents mean depends on the governing instrument, applicable Florida law and the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coral Gables office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust Counsel, PL is located in Coral Gables. We serve clients in Doral and other communities in South Florida.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries. Trust Counsel&#x27;s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can schedule a confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. Any fees are agreed between client and attorney according to the scope of work.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common trust litigation concerns<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions about a trust&#x27;s terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneficiaries and heirs may have questions about what a trust provides or how it is being administered. Answers depend on the governing instrument and applicable Florida law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges to a fiduciary&#x27;s actions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trustees and personal representatives may face objections to their conduct or decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidance for fiduciaries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trustees and personal representatives may seek legal advice on their duties. Scope and obligations depend on the governing instrument, applicable law and court orders, where any apply.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Timing matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust disputes can turn on the trust document, the notices received and applicable Florida law. 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