Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
My wife of 30yrs. passed away in dec. of 2015 had some money in the bank but I wasnot on the acct. she had a will which names me as beneficary can I caim this money?
Asked on 8/16/16, 8:52 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
The estate may have to go to probate first.
Answered on 8/16/16, 8:58 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Find out from the Bank if this is a matter for a probate. If the amount is under $800.00 maybe not. It will just depend. You can do an Administration without Probate but it depends on the amount.
Answered on 8/16/16, 10:16 am