Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Mutual Funds
If the owners of a Mutual Fund are listed as : *decedent*, and *heir*, and *heir*, as opposed to *In Trust For* is any portion of the proceeds part of a Florida estate?(Subject to probate)
Asked on 7/11/08, 9:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alicia Santana Torres
Santana Torres Law Offices, PL
Re: Mutual Funds
No, but the real issues is what does the fund company require?? Will they transfer title to the heirs without a court order? They should only require a death certificate, but if they require more you will have to do it to get to the asset.
Answered on 7/11/08, 10:03 pm