Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
wills
Is a will that was draw up in Florida and probated in Florida, legal and binding in New York; regarding the contents of the will?
Asked on 6/27/09, 5:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Roemer
Robert Roemer
Re: wills
I florida will only controls the disposition of property in florida.Property in other states is transferred by opening a probate proceeding in other states the decedent had property.If you need further assistance e-mail me your phone #.
Answered on 6/27/09, 7:19 pm
William Gwaltney
William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law
Re: wills
If the property is in Florida then yes. If there is property in NY then a probate should be opened in NY even if it is addressed by the Florida will.
Answered on 6/27/09, 7:24 pm