Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My grandmother passed away almost a year ago. She left my Uncle as the executor of her will and left him the house. She did not leave my father anything but he is in the list of grantees on the will. My question is this......in some way, would my Father be entitled to any of that house? Also, who would be entitled to the house when my Uncle passes away? Thank you in advance!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Hi. If your grandmother left the house to your uncle, then your father would not be entitled to any share of the house. If your father is named as a beneficiary in the will, he is entitled to a share of whatever assets are in the estate that aren't specifically left to someone.
When your uncle dies, whoever he names in his will is entitled to his estate.
It depends on the language of the will. Although your father may not be entitled to the house, he may be entitled to a share of the other assets your grandmother owned. Who gets the house when your Uncle passes will be up to your Uncle, if he makes a will. Otherwise it will pass to his heirs at law. Your grandmother's will should have already been filed in probate court and your father should have been notified. There is information on Florida Wills & Probate available in a consumer pamphlet on the Florida Bar's website. Regards,
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