{"id":5805,"date":"2026-10-28T01:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/lawsuit-against-third-party-interfering-inheritance-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T03:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:28:05","slug":"lawsuit-against-third-party-interfering-inheritance-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/trust-litigation-attorney\/lawsuit-against-third-party-interfering-inheritance-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawsuit Against Third Party Over Inheritance in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Lawsuit Against a Third Party Over Your Inheritance in Florida<\/h1>

Trust Counsel, PL represents heirs, beneficiaries and fiduciaries in Florida when someone outside the estate or trust has interfered with an inheritance.<\/p>

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By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If someone outside the family pressured a relative into changing an estate plan, you may be able to sue that outsider. A lawsuit against a third party that interfered with an inheritance in Florida is a civil claim. It is separate from a challenge to the will or trust itself. This page explains how the claim works, what evidence matters, and when deadlines start to run.<\/p>\n

What Is a Lawsuit Against an Outsider Over an Expected Inheritance?<\/h2>\n

A lawsuit against an outsider is a civil case against a person outside the family whose improper conduct cost you a gift you reasonably expected. Common plaintiffs include named beneficiaries, heirs who would take under the state’s default rules (intestate succession), and relatives whose expected share was diverted.<\/p>\n

This claim targets the outsider’s conduct. A will or trust contest targets the document. Florida law says a will is void if its execution was procured by fraud, duress, mistake, or undue influence (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 732.5165<\/a>). A trust created, amended, or restated the same way is void, or the part procured that way is void, while the remainder is valid if it is not invalid for other reasons (Fla. Stat. \u00a7 736.0406<\/a>).<\/p>\n

A claim against a personal representative or trustee for mismanagement is different again. It asks the court to hold a fiduciary accountable for how they handled the estate. Whether your situation fits one claim or several turns on the facts.<\/p>\n\n

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You did not choose this situation, and you may have a claim worth reviewing. Trust Counsel's Coral Gables attorneys can talk through your documents and timeline with you. Talk it through with Trust Counsel, PL — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Can a Lawsuit Cover and Who Can Be Named?<\/h2>\n

A lawsuit can seek money damages tied to the gift you lost or lost part of. No amount can be promised, and the value of any claim depends on the proof.<\/p>\n

Possible defendants include:<\/p>\n