Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
No Will and other unaccounted for Siblings
My father recently passed away, he did not leave a will, our mother is still alive. I have several siblings from this marriage. My father had a child outside of marriage, who he paid child support for, that person is now an adult. Are they entitled to any properties that my parents had?
Asked on 8/12/08, 10:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: No Will and other unaccounted for Siblings
Yes -- if there are enough assets. The wife gets the first $60,000 and a percentage thereafter, plus a life estate in the homestead. The kids come after that.
Answered on 8/13/08, 2:12 pm