Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

adopted child rights

My husband adopted his previous wife's biological daughter who is now an adult. A couple of years later, they divorced and the wife took her biological daughter and left him with their youngest who was adopted by both. He and the oldest child became strangers and lost contact. Over the years my husband tried to stay a part of her life but was rejected and ignored over and over. As a result, he chose not to leave her anything when he made out his will. His attorney stated in the will that she was not to receive anything and named her by name. Is this sound and secure in the state of Florida or can it be challenged ? He may change his mind and revise it, but if not, I'd like to know if there could be a problem down the road if I outlive him.


Asked on 9/20/05, 12:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marie-Anne Oatley

Re: adopted child rights

Clearly stating in a will that a specific child is not to receive anything is correct and enough to leave that child regardless of whether the child was biological or adopted.

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Answered on 9/20/05, 7:16 am


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