Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Account Question

If my husband passed away, would his children from another marriage be entitled to any money from accounts and savings bonds that are solely in my name, naming my children as beneficieries?


Asked on 11/14/07, 6:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Account Question

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No. His children have no claim to any monies in accounts in your name alone. You have nothing to worry about. Your accounts are yours.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 11:45 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Account Question

highly unlikely.

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Answered on 11/15/07, 3:20 pm
Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Re: Account Question

No.

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Answered on 11/14/07, 7:44 pm


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