PR of probate estate failed to establish personal jurisdiction in Florida court over a foreign LLC, 50% owned by decedent. ( Probate, Will, Trust, Decedent, Real Estate, Attorney, Lawyer, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita, Lee, Collier, Florida )
Henderson v. Elias, 36 Fla. Weekly D452 (2011)
The fact that two shareholders of the corporation were subject to personal jurisdiction in their individual capacities was insufficient. Complaint against foreign entity or person must allege sufficient jurisdiction facts pursuant to F.S. 48.193 to bring the matter within the reach of Florida’s long-arm statute and sufficient “minimum contacts” must be proved in evidentiary hearing to satisfy due process.
Case Impression: The jurisdiction of Florida probate courts over decedent’s assets does not circumvent personal jurisdiction requirements over foreign persons or entities.
