Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Estates
Father remarried -- then died. Left no will. Property in his and present wife's name. Are adult children (living independently) entitled to any of Estate? Wife says NO.
Asked on 4/12/02, 8:30 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Greg Snell
Rice Rose & Snell
Re: Estates
If the father passed withou a will, it goes through intestate succession. Florida law says everything in joint names goes to the Wife. For property just in the Husband's name, the wife gets first $60,000 of estate and rest is split between the chidlren and the spouse.
Answered on 4/12/02, 11:15 am
Sanford Martin
Martin Law Office
Re: Estates
Jointly owned property, the house, passes to the survivor upon death. If no will, you have right to share in his estate (not house) but may need a local attorney to counsel and discuss legal options and procedures.
Answered on 4/12/02, 1:14 pm
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