Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

If assets of deceased are In trust for , pay on death , names person as beneficiary , and a homesteaded house, does will have to go through probate in florida ?


Asked on 3/15/11, 6:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

If the house is an asset in a properly drafted living or revocable trust, the property may be distributed by the Personal Representative without filing in probate court.

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Answered on 3/15/11, 7:31 pm

It looks like the assets avoid probate, but it is unclear by your description about the homesteaded house. Both matters should be reviewed more clearly by a probate attorney.

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Answered on 3/15/11, 8:10 pm


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