Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Probate Law / statute of limitations
Is there a statute of limitations on when a person can claim an inheritance against an estate?
My father died 18 years ago in Florida and I lived in Texas at the time.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Probate Law / statute of limitations
Florida law would control. Typically, it depends on whether a probate case was opened to administer your father's estate. If it was opened and the estate has made its final distribution, then that order of final distribution would be controlling. If no probate was opened previously, then you can open a probate case at this time. I can only assume that Florida law is similar. Verify it with a Florida attorney to be sure.
Re: Probate Law / statute of limitations
Ms. Viravan is correct, Florida law is the same. If there was a probate already, you are too late. If there was no probate, you can now pursue it.
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