Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Transfer on Death account

TOD account goes outside the will.

Re: Transfer on Death account

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A transfer on death account which is actually a Totten Trust passes outside of the estate. All you need to do is provide a certified copy of the death certificate and proof of your identity and the account will be yours.

In answer to your question, anyone can sue anyone in Florida. The real question is whether they can win which is highly doubtful.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.