Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
If I marry and spouse refuses to change existing will do I have any rights or options as his wife? Husband discussed changing will to include wife but after marrying he will not
Asked on 5/31/16, 5:48 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
1. No, you cannot force him to change . It may be grounds to annul marriage if you relied on his false statements
2. A spouse cannot be disinherited and has an automatic 30% interest in estate assets.
Answered on 5/31/16, 5:58 am
Robert McCall
Law Office of Robert McCall
The Public Policy of the state of Florida is to protect Widows and orphans. If you do not receive at least a 30% interest in the deceased husbands assets you can contest the will and win.
Answered on 5/31/16, 8:22 am
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
Under the law of probate, you get 1/3 of his estate, known as the elective share.
Answered on 6/01/16, 1:50 am
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