Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
new wifes rights
my new husband made a will years ago w/distant relatives and friends as beneficiaries of everything, even retirement funds. what rights does a new wife have if a new will isn't made?
Asked on 10/23/08, 6:44 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Pollack
Jason A. Pollack, Esq.
Re: new wifes rights
If the surviving will predates the new wife, she is labeled a "pretermitted spouse" and is entitled to take the same share that she would be entitled to under the intestacy statutes if a will didn't exist at all. Thats why its important to make a new will when there's a significant change in the familial make-up. (children/spouse/etc...)
Answered on 10/24/08, 9:53 am
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: new wifes rights
The first $60,000 and then half thereafter.
Answered on 10/25/08, 7:20 pm
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