Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I recently found 2 EE savings bonds of my sister, who died in 2000. Whats my legal obligation to distribute money evenly with my siblings? My brother and I live in Florida, where my sister died,and i have another sister who lives in Ohio.


Asked on 6/28/13, 9:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Was there a will? Are the bonds in your sister's name alone? A probate may be required to clear them in the names of the beneficiares. Seek some legal guidance. Do the bonds justify the expenditure to clear them?

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Answered on 6/28/13, 9:14 am


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