Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Fl estate

my husband's father passed away in Florida last month. He also maintained a residence in Connecticut. My husbands step mother and step brother and sisters(they also reside in Connecticut) did not even contact him to let him know he passed away. My husband has been pushed aside all his life, He is the 1st born from a previous marriage. If he is not mentioned in the will what recourse does he have? By law should his father have left him something? I would like the satisfaction that the family would have to provide him his due. Please advise what steps we need to follow to view the will and do we have grounds to contest it? What grounds do we have if his legal residence is Florida?


Asked on 5/22/07, 4:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Shigo The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Fl estate

A father is not required to give an adult child anything. However, you are entitled to notice of probate proceedings (which includes a copy of the will). If the father's principle residence was Florida, initial probate proceedings are proper in Florida. Check the records in the county of recidence to see if probate proceedings have been initiated (check Connecticut as well). If proceedings have not been initiated you could do this (you will need an attorney) and send notice to the step mother and step brothers and sisters. If any of them have the original Will they have to produce it. If there is no Will then Florida intestate laws might give you half of the father's probate estate.

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Answered on 5/25/07, 11:07 am


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