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Rappel v. Wright - Florida DCA Affirms Lower Court Decision

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Filed March 5th, 2026
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The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Rappel v. Wright. The case involved a dispute related to the estate of Kenneth A. Wright and English Oak Investments, Inc. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

What changed

The Florida District Court of Appeal, in case number 4D2023-2850, has affirmed the decision of the lower court in the matter of Michael Rappel, as trustee of the Craig M. Rappel Revocable Living Trust, v. Kenneth A. Wright and English Oak Investments, Inc. The appellate court's disposition was officially recorded as 'Affirmed' on March 5, 2026.

This ruling signifies that the prior judgment of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Indian River County stands without modification. For legal professionals involved in this specific case or similar trust and estate litigation within Florida, this affirms the established legal precedent and the lower court's findings. No new compliance actions or deadlines are indicated by this appellate affirmation.

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Michael Rappel, as Trustee of the Craig M. Rappel Revocable Living Trust v. Kenneth A. Wright and English Oak Investments, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Disposition

Affirmed

Combined Opinion

DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
FOURTH DISTRICT

MICHAEL RAPPEL,
as trustee of the
CRAIG M. RAPPEL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
Appellant,

v.
ZACHARY ROTHMAN,
as Successor Personal Representative of the
ESTATE OF KENNETH A. WRIGHT and
ENGLISH OAK INVESTMENTS, INC.,
Appellees.

No. 4D2023-2850

[March 5, 2026]

Appeal from the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit,
Indian River County; Janet Carney Croom, Judge; L.T. Case No.
312023CA000180.

Mark D. Tinker and Brandon J. Tyler of Cole, Scott, & Kissane, P.A.,
Tampa, for appellant.

Steven J. Rothman and Lucia DeFilippo of Jones Foster, P.A., West
Palm Beach, for appellees.

PER CURIAM.

Affirmed.

KUNTZ, C.J., CONNER and SHAW, JJ., concur.


Not final until disposition of timely-filed motion for rehearing.

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Federal and State Courts
Filed
March 5th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

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State (Florida)

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Operational domain
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Topics
Appellate Procedure Trusts and Estates

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