Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My mother died and she has some in the bank but she doesn't have a beneificary on the account. How can I get the money?


Asked on 11/03/09, 5:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You must probate the estate.

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Answered on 11/08/09, 6:05 pm
Marc J. Soss Marc J. Soss, Esquire

Depending upon the amount of money in the account you can utilize either Summary Administration (less than $75,000) or Formal Administration to collect the funds. The other factor will be whether you are the decedent's sole child. If not, the funds will be divided equally among all of them.

Let me know if I can be of assistance.

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Answered on 11/08/09, 6:33 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

You need to do a probate administration. Check the website for your local clerk of court.

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Answered on 11/08/09, 7:18 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Open an estate.

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Answered on 11/08/09, 10:47 pm


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