Does a widower have living rights after the wife dies if she owns the home?I've taken care of her since she has been sick.

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Does a widower have living rights after the wife dies if she owns the home?I've taken care of her since she has been sick.

The Florida Constitution provides that when one spouse owns a home which is the primary residence of either spouse, they cannot leave it to someone...

In a probate matter in Florida 3 siblings and 2 siblings accept the offer 1 does not what happens does majority rule

If you and your siblings inherited a 50% share in Florida real estate, you are probably "tenants in common". This means that you each own a share....

Can the excautor spend money when a will is still in probate. And how long does probate take in the state of Florida? thanky

I agree with Mr. Bates suggestion that you consult with an attorney. The probate process can be complicated. A personal representative (called...

My father died without a will and he does not have a surviving spouse.

It is tough to give a complete answer without knowing a lot more information. I'd suggest that you contact a probate attorney in your area and...

Is this a valid will? my husband died in PA but was a permanent resident of Florida

Under Florida law, probate owned jointly by a husband and wife is often "tenants by the entireties" which means the surviving spouse becomes the...

Homestead Probate Laws for FL...What happens after probate finishes for the surviving spouse and children?

Florida's Principal and Income Act (Chapter 738, Florida Statutes) was amended a few years ago to cover your situation. If your father was married...

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Let me rephrase AFTER READING the statute , including .0813 and .8135 are there ANY REQUIREMENTS for an ANNUAL accounting?

Section 736.0813(d) reads " A trustee of an irrevocable trust shall provide a trust accounting, as set forth in s. 736.08135, to each qualified...

I agree with David. Most creditors must file a claim in a probate proceeding within two years of the debtor's death. If they don't they don't get...

FL Administrator of an Estate

Our firm has seen several cases where the owner died with a home that could not be sold. The properties ended up in foreclosure. The foreclosure...