Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
I want to omit several members of my "immediate" family from my Will. However, a friend recently told me that I have to leave them at least $10 or they can contest the Will. Is this true (as it applies to Daughter, Grandchild, Son-in-Law)?
Asked on 8/24/09, 7:14 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
No, you do not have to leave them at least $10.
Answered on 8/24/09, 7:39 pm
Frank J. Pyle
Probate Attorney Throughout Florida
No. Don't leave them anything, or they become beneficiaries under the Will entitled to certain rights as a beneficiary. Just mention that you are not providing for them, so they can't later claim you accidentally left them out.
Answered on 8/24/09, 7:46 pm
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