Sidney Werner

Sid Werner practices in the areas of estate planning and probate, real estate litigation, and commercial transactions and is on the executive committee of the firm. Over a legal career that has spanned more than 38 years, he has enjoyed assisting a great number of people in formulating their estate plans, from simple wills to more complex documentation, and has handled the administration of trust and probate estates on behalf of many families and friends of clients and others who passed away.

Real Estate Contract Provision Regarding Agents

Sidney Werner | June 12, 2017

Real Estate Contract Provision Regarding Agents A recent 2016 First District Court of Appeal case has addressed a common provision in a Florida real estate contract that was designed to protect real estate agents. The contract language provides that the purchaser shall rely solely on the representations of sellers and third parties, other than the […]

When Does A Lis Pendens Expire In A Foreclosure Action?

Sidney Werner | May 8, 2017

In the recent case of Ober v. Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 42 Fla. L. Weekly D245a (Fla. 4th DCA, January 25, 2017), it was determined that the lis pendens did not expire upon entry of the final judgment, but remained effective through the judicial sale and issuance of the Certificate of Title. The effect of recording […]

What Happens When Your Living Trust and Your LLC Operating Agreement Do Not Agree?

Sidney Werner | April 3, 2017

What Happens When Your Living Trust and Your LLC Operating Agreement Do Not Agree? A decedent had entered into an Operating Agreement with his sister. Each owned a 50% interest in an LLC. The Operating Agreement imposed restrictions upon the ability of each member to convey, during lifetime or at death, his or her interest […]

Estate Planning Documents Should Be Updated Now If Over Five Years Old

Sidney Werner | March 31, 2017

There may be very good reasons to update your will, trust or other estate planning documents even if they were signed less than five years ago, but there are very specific reason to make changes now if they are older than that. Durable Power of Attorney: Florida made wholesale changes to the statute governing powers […]

Why You Should Update Your Estate Planning Documents Now If They Are Over Five Years Old

Sidney Werner | March 24, 2017

Why You Should Update Your Estate Planning Documents Now If They Are Over Five Years Old There may be very good reasons to update your will, trust or other estate planning documents even if they were signed less than five years ago, but there are very specific reason to make changes now if they are […]

Are Electronic Wills in Florida’s Future?

Sidney Werner | March 21, 2017

Are Electronic Wills in Florida’s Future? A bill is presently before the Florida Senate that could make Florida the second state in the country, after Nevada, to authorize the use of electronic wills. Historically, to be effective a will had to be in writing. But with today’s advanced technology, the question of what constitutes a […]

What is the Best Way to Protect Minor Children While Parents are on Vacation?

Sidney Werner | February 27, 2017

Going on Vacation? The Best Way to Protect Minor Children While You Are Away! What is the best way to provide for someone to take action on behalf of my minor children while my spouse and I go on vacation or are otherwise not going to be available? There are actually two things….

The Side Bar – Volume XVII, Issue 17

Sidney Werner | May 28, 2015

Englander Fischer Side Bar – May, 2015 From Lenny’s Corner Each Memorial Day I can’t help but reflect on a personal experience born from the closing scenes of the movie “Saving Private Ryan”. In the first scene, Tom Hanks (as Capt. Miller) lays dying on a bridge and turns to Matt Damon (as Private […]

The Side Bar – Volume XI, Issue 11

Sidney Werner | November 25, 2014

November, 2014 From Lenny’s Corner With Thanksgiving around the corner, I look forward to a few days away from the office and time with my family. It’s easy to get wrapped up in life’s daily stresses, so I feel very lucky that every year I’m reminded to slow down, give thanks, and enjoy my […]

The Side Bar – Volume V, Issue 5

Sidney Werner | May 27, 2014

May, 2014 Do You Have a Right to Keep the Finances of Your Living Trust Private? Family dynamics have always been complicated and the complications even continue after you’ve passed on. Often times a husband and wide set up living trusts and once one of them passes, the trustee is left to administer the […]

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