Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Determining Heirs

My mother's will leaves her home to my brother and me. My brother died before my mother did and the will was never changed. Who becomes the heirs of the house - me and sister-in-law or me and my brother's children?

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Asked on 12/19/02, 3:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Determining Heirs

If the will is silent on the point, the default rule would leave assets to you and the children. Be careful in reading the will to see if there are any definitions or provisions modifying this.

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Answered on 12/19/02, 7:03 pm


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