Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My husband died in December. Now his father has died. Can I expect to inherit my husband's part of his father's estate?
Asked on 2/27/12, 4:29 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
The answer may depend upon the wording of his father's will.
Answered on 2/27/12, 6:21 pm
Not necessarily. It depends upon his father's Will.
If your father-in-law did not have a will, you do not automatically stand to inherit your husband's share because he did not survive his father. It is possible that instead it will go to your children.
Answered on 2/27/12, 7:11 pm
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Did he leave a will. Depending on how the will was prepared will depend on whether or not you are entitled. Most wills do not carry forward on the beneficiary if they have predeceased them.
Answered on 2/28/12, 2:14 pm