Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Distribution of inheritance
Does a will have to be probated if the only proceeds of the will are already in the respected beneficiary's name and or as a ''joint owner''?
Asked on 9/23/08, 9:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: Distribution of inheritance
property owned jointly with right of survivorship does not go through probate. Other assets do.
Answered on 9/23/08, 9:36 am