Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Valid Will

My mother-in-law has a will that was drawn up by an Attorney in New Jersey several years ago. She has permanently moved in with us, in Florida, almost 18 months ago. Does she need a new will or is that will legal. Will it be probated in Florida or New Jersey after she dies? (She'll continue to live in Florida) Is she considered a legal resident of Florida or does she have to do something to be "legal" here?

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Asked on 2/01/00, 11:42 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: Valid Will

Your Mother-in-Law may or may not need a new Will. It depends if her Will was executed according to Florida Law. Feel free to fax a copy of this Will to me and I will review it at no charge to you. Fax (954) 437-2496. Your Mother-in-Law does not need to do anything with respect to her residency here. When she passes away the probate process will be filed in the county where she last resided. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

(954) 437-5968

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Answered on 2/01/00, 6:33 pm
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: Valid Will

Your mother-in-law's will is just as good here as it is in New Jersey, or anywhere else. The only reason it should be changed is to comply with her wishes. I do suggest that she have a Health Care Surrogate Designation prepared. Probate should be in the place of her last residence.JMC

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Answered on 2/01/00, 7:02 pm


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