Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: wills

Just do it. I would mention in the will that he intentionally omitted any provision for his daughter - do NOT leave her $1.00 or any other nominal amount. If Quicken won't let you do what you want, you will have to find a program that will, or you can spend a few hundred dollars for an attorney so you will feel secure in what you have done.

Re: wills

Be sure to intentionally omit his daughter. Do not leave any amount to her. If the Quicken form does not allow you to do so, or if you are concerned about the legality of the will you have drafted contact an attorney. Be sure to execute the will properly to be sure it has full legal effect.

Regards,

Michelle Hofkin, Esq.

Re: wills

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You and your husband should not attempt to do this on your own. If you make an error, your intentions may not be realized or the entire will may not be valid. To save a small sum now, you may end up making an error that will cost your children many times that in the future. The cost to prepare a will is not that great and the peace of mind in knowing that an attorney prepared it properly is certainly worth it.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.