Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

My sister is ill with ovarian cancer. She has mounting medical bills. Our elderly mothers estate allows us (3 sisters) each a significant amount of money when she passes. My question is whether or not this money can be taken from my sister when she inherits to be applied to her medical costs. Would it be feasible for my mother to change her will to leave my sisters portion of the estate to her grandson (my sisters son)? If so is there a period of time before my mother passes away that this change in her will would have to be made? thank you


Asked on 6/03/12, 10:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Yes, the inherited funds could be taken for medical bills after your sister receives the

funds. Yes, your mother can change the beneficiaries in her will. No, there is no

waiting period required between execution of the will and the time of death. Of

course, your mother must be legally competent to make such changes in her

will.

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Answered on 6/03/12, 11:03 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I'm so sorry to hear of your sister's health. Please follow Mr. Martin's advice and get something in place. If you are in the Jacksonville area, please contact my office for an appointment.

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Answered on 6/04/12, 5:39 am


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