Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My father in law recently committed suicide and he was legally separated from his wife in another state. Being a planner that he was, I know that he left things for his only grand daughter, but his separated wife is saying that everything was left to her. I don't believe that as he tried to hide all their assets and thats why they were legally separated in the first place. She won't show me the copy of the will, has only been in the state to go through all of his belongings. She lives on the West Coast by the way. How can I get a copy of the will? What does waiver of NTC mean? What does "if not contested issue ORTF?" I don't want anything, I just want what was left for my daughter. What do I do?


Asked on 4/07/18, 5:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

If your daughter is listed as an heir she would have to get notice. Unless the separation included distribution of assets, the wife likely will keep whatever is in join names. she is not required to show you the will. you are not entitled to a copy of the will unless you or your daughter are beneficiaries. I would not sign any waivers of any anything without seeking legal guidance. NO idea what the items you reference mean.

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Answered on 4/08/18, 1:42 pm


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