Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
in Florida, no spouses, does the estate of a mother have to notify living children of the will? Can one daughter keep everything secret?
Asked on 10/17/13, 7:10 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
A surviving mother is free to distribute her estate by will as she choses. The will is filed with the court at time of its probate.
Answered on 10/17/13, 8:53 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
The children who are not included in the distribution per a will do not necessarily get notice of the probate. You can check the public records to see if a probate has been filed.
Answered on 10/17/13, 12:13 pm
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
If there is no will, and there are no spouses, then the children shall take equally. If your sibling decides to keep things secret - sue her - she has not right to the entire estate and must reimburse the other siblings.
Answered on 10/21/13, 7:05 am
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