Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Account Question
If my husband passed away, would his children from another marriage be entitled to any money from accounts and savings bonds that are solely in my name, naming my children as beneficieries?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Account Question
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No. His children have no claim to any monies in accounts in your name alone. You have nothing to worry about. Your accounts are yours.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Account Question
highly unlikely.
Re: Account Question
No.