Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My mom and dad got a divorce. My father passed away and left all the money to us kids. However my mom divorce decree says she was to get half the pension. Also my father liquaded the money 20 days before he died. Was my mom entitled to the money?
Asked on 10/20/16, 1:49 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
From the little information you give, yes. She would have a claim against his estate.
Answered on 10/20/16, 2:02 pm
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Depends in the specifics of the divorce decree. Likely she has a claim against the estate
Answered on 10/21/16, 8:01 am