Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My father was married to his 3rd wife. He passed away and did not have a will. His wife called me up and wants me to sign a quit claim deed because they built a house on land that was only in my fathers name he never added his wife to it only the house has er name on it. I am his only child. What are my legal rights?
3 Answers from Attorneys
The estate must go to probate. You should be entitled to your intestate share (1/2 less $60,000).
Do not sign anything before you retain a lawyer. Since your father died intestate (without a Will) you have an entitlement to a share of his estate (probably 1/2). By signing a deed you will be waiving your rights to a share of his estate that you would be entitled to receive.
My collegues are correct but I would like to add that you are probably entitled to funds that he has in the banks as well. GET a lawyer.
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