In a perfect world, a testator’s estate will have enough funds to not only cover all of the bequests provided for in the testator’s will, but also pay for the costs of administering the estate, debts, and other unexpected expenses like elective or pretermission shares. Much of the time, however,…
Pauline, a lifelong resident of Broward County, Florida, has finally decided to consult with an attorney about drafting a will. Included among the property she wishes to devise is her house, stocks, bonds, her car, savings accounts, and personal property contained inside her home. An avid collector of antique vases…
Under Florida Statute 732.901, any document purporting to be a last will must be filed with the clerk of court within 10 days after receiving notice that the testator (creator of the will) is dead. Even if you believe that the will is invalid or procured by undue influence, Florida…