Dying Without A Will In The State Of Florida
If you die without a will in the state of Florida, your assets will, in most cases, be distributed according to Florida’s intestacy laws.
Going over what happens if you die without a will in the state of Florida, and speaking with a Florida estate planning lawyer, will allow all of your estate planning wishes to be satisfied.
What Happens If You Die Without A Will In The State Of Florida?
If you die without a will in the state of Florida all of the assets that comprise your estate will be distributed according to Florida’s intestacy laws.
The exact distribution that will occur is dependent on a number of factors. And, with that fact in mind, it is likely that, if you die without a will, your assets will be distributed in this manner:
- If you die without a will and have no living relatives of any sort, then nearly all of the assets that you own will go to the state of Florida.
- If you die without a will and have a spouse, then your spouse will get nearly everything that you own, including your house and cash, as well as any other assets.
- If you die without a will and have a spouse as well as children that also happen to be your spouse’s children, your spouse will get everything that you own.
- If you die without a will and have a spouse and children, but the children from a previous spouse, then your current spouse will get half and your children will get the other half.
- If you die without a will and have children, but no spouse or any other romantic relationship, your children will get nearly everything you own.
- If you die without a will and have no children or a spouse, then your parents will get almost everything that is in your possession, including your financial accounts and home, among other assets.
- If you die without a will and have no children, spouse, or parents, then your siblings will nearly get everything that you own – “siblings,” in this context, refers to full siblings and half siblings.
Every single one of the outcomes outlined above will occur, if you die without a will. And, as such, if you want to prevent these outcomes from occurring, you must develop a proper will.
Right before we move on, there is one thing to note: these outcomes can occur, even if you have a will. But, this is only true, if your will is not valid, as per the rules and regulations that govern wills in the state of Florida.
How Can You Develop A Valid Will In The State Of Florida?
The best way to develop a valid will in the state of Florida is to work with a lawyer who knows how to make a valid will.
If you work with a lawyer, you can outline all of your estate planning wishes. And, you can do so, in a way that the state of Florida considers valid. This ensures that your wishes will be satisfied, in the event of your passing.
Speak With A Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Today
If you would like to develop a will that the state of Florida considers valid, you should obtain legal help. Speak with a Florida estate planning lawyer at Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group today and we will help you develop a will that is valid in the state of Florida.
Sources:
law.cornell.edu/wex/will
leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0732/0732.html
