Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

mother with no will,stepdad incarcerated and remarried

my mother died 3 years ago,leaving no will.stepfather distributed nothing to any of the three children.stepfather is now in prision for 25yrs-life.his new wife is occupying the home that was purchased by mom's family inheritance. do my siblings and i have any rights to her home,or estate-even though there is no will?


Asked on 5/09/02, 2:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greg Snell Rice Rose & Snell

Re: mother with no will,stepdad incarcerated and remarried

Yes, property in your parent's name, without a will, would be disributed with the first $20,000 in value going to your step parent, balance split between step parent and children. There are also homestead issues.

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Answered on 5/09/02, 9:13 am


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