Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Will Validity

Recently my father-in-law passed away in Florida, where he lived. His will was made in 1997. His three children were given equal shares. He lived with a woman for the past 7 years. In his will he stated he wanted her to live in the condo until her demise, but she would be responsible for the bills. Four years ago he sold that condo and moved into a new one, that he solely owned. He did not update his will. Does she still have legal right to live in the new condo even though the will states the name of the old condo?


Asked on 3/19/06, 9:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Will Validity

I would think his intent controls.

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Answered on 3/20/06, 5:37 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Will Validity

The odds favor a court would find that she has the same rights to the new home that she had to the old.

But updating the will with an amendment, called a 'codecil', is recommended.

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Answered on 3/21/06, 2:20 pm


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