Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

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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 #.

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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.

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Answered on 6/27/09, 7:24 pm


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