Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Domicile questions
My father in law passed away last week. He had a will. At the time of his death he was living with his girlfriend. His girlfriend said that any property that was in her house at the time of death is hers and will not allow us to retreive it. Is this correct?
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No. The girlfriend does not have any right to his personal property unless the will leaves it to him. On the other hand, if they were living together for a long term, it may be impossible to determine what belongs to whom when it comes to household items and the girlfriend may be able to claim most or all of them.
Scott R. jay, Esq.
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