Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Will
My will designated my husband as sole heir. In the event of his death, my daughter is sole heir. They have both passed away and the will designates her issue to be the heirs.However, one paragraph states in the event of their deaths my son-in-law becomes co-trustee with remaining heirs. Does that mean he shares in the estate?
Asked on 6/25/09, 8:02 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: Will
No, but you should think of up dating this will.
Answered on 6/25/09, 8:51 am
Lawrence Tolchinsky
Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A.
Re: Will
A co-trustee is not a beneficiary, unless the Trust lists that person as a beneficiary, and thus not entitled to a share of the estate. A trustees job, among other things, is to pay bills, invest money, disburse money to beneficiaries, etc...
Answered on 6/25/09, 11:13 am
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