Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Will

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Anyone can renounce their right to inherit from a will. This is not a right only extended to the executor of the will. It is often done by people who are receiving government benefits who would be harmed more by the receipt of a gift then they would benefit from it.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Will

Anyone can decline to accept assets that where left to them in a will.