Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

parents killed in accident. mother died intestate. maternal grandparents have custody of child and paternal grandparents seek custody. florida.


Asked on 3/16/13, 1:46 pm

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

A court may have to decide.

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Answered on 3/16/13, 2:56 pm
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

If the grandparents cannot settle the issue, a court will be responsible

for determining the best interests of the child. Whether the mother was

intestate is not an important issue unless the father's will designated

specific guardians for the child. General set of facts which will require

a review by an attorney for counsel.

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Answered on 3/17/13, 7:03 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

So sorry for your loss. Either work this out or The court will base its decision on who had the most contact with the child. I suggest if you did that you get this to court immediately. This child is suffering and will need a lot of supoort.

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Answered on 3/18/13, 7:05 am


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