Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

how can you appeal a florida will? My husband and I were separated briefly. During this time he made a will with his sister as trustee and beneficiary of his assets. We reunited shortly afterwards but the will wasn't changed. I worked so hard to attain these assets. His sister is unemployed and hasn't planned for her retirement at the age of 62. I even worked for 5 years while my husband was retired.
When he made this will, he was angry, on diet pills and injections to lose weight. He acted totally different.
My husband passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. It will be difficult for me financially What are my options?

Asked on 8/21/12, 4:10 am

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Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

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You should contact an attorney. As his spouse you are entitled to a portion of the estate no matter what the will says. There are also ways to contest a will, but it is a complicated affair which will also require an attorney.

Answered on 8/21/12, 5:19 am

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

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You should have an attorney look at the will. There may be no need to contest if there is nothing to probate. The house should automatically go to you as a Husband can not disinherit his wife. So RUN.................to an attorney - get some advise before all is gone.

Answered on 8/21/12, 5:59 am

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Richard Kaplan

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As his spouse, unless there is a valid anti-nuptial agreement, you are entitled to spousal rights. You no longer can disinherit your spouse without their proper and valid consent.

You need to see an attorney. There are time limitations to comply with so go ASAP.

Answered on 8/21/12, 6:13 am

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