Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Wills
Is it necessary for a married Florida resident, with property in Florida, who had a Will prepared in England which leaves all real and personal property wheresoever in trust for children, all adults, to have a Will prepared in Florida ?
Asked on 4/24/02, 12:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Karen Spigler
Law Firm of Karen Spigler, LLC
Re: Wills
If there is no agreement from the spouse waiving rights in the estate, the spouse could claim statutory shares and receive a portion of the estate even though all of the estate was willed to the children.
Answered on 4/25/02, 9:42 am
Greg Snell
Rice Rose & Snell
Re: Wills
So long as the will or trust is witnessed by two persons at the same time the maker signs it and the maker signs at the end of the document, Florida law will recognize the validity of the document and another one will not be necessary.
Answered on 4/24/02, 2:59 pm