Baumann v. Estate of Blum

FULMER, Judge.

Phillip A. Baumann challenges the trial court’s order adopting the report and recommendations of the general master in the underlying probate proceeding. Baumann raises four issues on appeal, three of which have merit and require reversal.

Stanford Blum died in Hillsborough County, Florida, on July 11, 2002. He left his entire estate to his friend, Emily Young. Mrs. Young’s son, Reid Young, was the attorney-in-fact for both Blum and his mother. In that capacity, Mr. Young hired Baumann to petition the probate court in Hillsborough County to appoint Baumann as personal…