Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: wills

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No, it will probably not be valid. Florida requires specific language to be contained in a will in order for it to be valid. Even if it was, a will can be changed at anytime to name a new beneficiary. In order to ensure that your father's girlfriend lives up to her promises, you should get her to execute a Quit Claim Deed keeping a life estate for her with a remainder to you. Have the will drafter by an attorney to make sure it is done properly.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.