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What happens when my Husband's Will is dated before we married?
My Husband and I married 5 years ago and have one child born after our marriage. Last month my Husband died and a Will was discovered that was dated before our marriage leaving property to his children by his first marriage. Neither I nor our child is mentioned in the Will. We have not found another Will and I am not aware that he made one. We live in Florida. What are my righ...
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #31564How do we find heirs of a deceased and who do we look for?
A friend in Florida recently died and had a substantial estate. No one knows if she had any children or other heirs. How do we find out if there are any heirs and what potential heirs should we look for in this situation. She did not have a Will.
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Florida | #31561Simple Question. Does Florida recognize dower and curtesy?
Simple Question. Does Florida recognize dower and curtesy?
02/04/2017 | Category: Husband and ... » Dower and Cu... | State: Florida | #31552Does a Father whose parental rights have been terminated have inherit rights from Son?
My son recently died in a traffic accident. I has not had a relationship with him for some years and 1 year ago my parental rights were terminated. I would like to know if I still have any right to inherit from him.
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » of Children | State: Florida | #31551What happens if there is property that does not pass under a Will?
My Father made a Will and it he he provided that certain property go to certain children. However, he did not list all of his property. The estate lawyer also tells me that there was not "residuary clause" in the Will and therefore some of his property that was not mentioned does not pass under the Will. What does that really mean? We all live in Florida.
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Intestacy | State: Florida | #31547Is a provision in a Will that disputes must be arbitrated valid?
I have never heard of a Will that required any disputes between beneficiaries and/or the personal representative of an estate must be arbitrated. My Mother is heir under the Will of he Father and my Grandfather. She has four Brothers. When the Will was read it contained a provision that required any dispute to be arbitrated. My Mother believes the Will is invalid for technical...
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Arbitration | State: Florida | #31546Is a stepchild considered a child under Florida Probate Code?
My stepfather died leaving one child of his and me. He did not leave a Will but has raised me from birth. My mother died 5 years earlier. I consider myself a child of my stepfather. Am I a child under Florida law?
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Stepchildren | State: Florida | #31545How do I find out about probate of a Will or administration of an estate?
My Sister is living with my Mother in Florida. I live in Texas. My Mother is near death and my Sister will not tell me whether she has made a Will or not. She also does not let me know anything that is going on. Is there anything I can do to find out about a Will or if not when the Estate is open?
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Caveat | State: Florida | #31544Property in Florida but Father lives in New York where he died. Which law applies to Florida Property?
My Father lived in New York but had real estate in Palm Beach Florida that is very valuable. I am amazed he did not make a Will. He was survived by a wife, me and my Sister. My Sister and I are his children from a prior marriage. Our mother died 5 years ago. He is 84 and his current wife is only 34. Does New York or Florida law control who receives the property in Florida?
02/04/2017 | Category: Wills and Estates | State: Florida | #31541My Son went on a hunting trip in Montana and disappeared. Is he presumed dead?
My Son went on a hunting trip in Montana and during the hunt he disappeared and the other hunters could not locate him. It has been 3 years ago. He has a family and has life insurance. I hate to assume he died but he would not be the type to not let us know he is ok. We live in
02/04/2017 | Category: Death | State: Florida | #31539