“It’s All Greek to Me”: Fiduciary
In this series of blog posts, we define esoteric legal terms and explain how they are used in law. The word “fiduciary” has many meanings in law, but the Merriam-Webster definition ties together [...]
What constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty?
A fiduciary is an individual who has a duty to act in the best interests of another. There are many kinds of fiduciary relationships, but some of the most common are guardian-ward relationships, [...]
“It’s All Greek to Me”: Settlor vs. Grantor vs. Trustor
We turn to Florida Statute §736.0103 for the legal definition of “settlor”: “a person, including a testator, who creates or contributes property to a Trust.” Florida Statute §731.201 defines [...]
