Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Does Mom have a leg to stand on?

My Dad past away last Friday ,and my Mom is ready to move on finding the will and licquidating accesets of my Dad's for cash leaving very little things for him to pass on.My Dad and Mom had a Greedy devorce(Mom's idea to benifit her also uncalled for) and waiving her rights to any will he has ( we have a copy from the devorce lawer),she is also listed on the insurance papers,is she still valid to be the reciever of these benifits even though they are devorced and he never changed thewill after the devorce thinking he had plenty of good years lefto change them,he was only 66. Thankyou.


Asked on 9/23/00, 9:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Williams

Re: Does Mom have a leg to stand on?

I am sorry for your loss. From what you told me and what I know about the law (and the effect of divorce on a previously written will, plus the validity of the divorce decree), Mom will not be able to get any money she isn't entitled to. You may have me call her if you like, just call me with her phone number (617)527-0050; maybe we'll conference call to her if you prefer so you can hear the call.

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Answered on 10/23/00, 2:54 pm


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