2006-07-07 02:38:46 · 5 answers · asked by dd1298 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The will is not void, but the widow, if she is not mentioned in the will, is allowed to claim a certain portion of the estate, known as an elective share. That would equal 30% of the estate in Florida. The rest of the will would be followed.
2006-07-07 03:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Neither subsequent marriage, birth, nor adoption of lineal descendants shall revoke the prior will of any person, but the pretermitted child or spouse shall inherit as set forth in ss. 732.301 and 732.302, regardless of the prior will.
this means that you spouse would receive what she would have been entitled to if you had died without a will and your other beneficiaries would divvy up the remainder
in any event ... it would be best to update it
2006-07-11 15:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by canadian_beaver_77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of it will be. Wills in most of the country do not offer much protection of your assets. I would suggest updating it, otherwise it could be thrown out if the new spouse objects to it.
2006-07-07 03:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
A will can be contested by the widow if she wanted to do so. Chances are she will win.
2006-07-07 02:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but it might be in your best interest to have it updated
2006-07-07 02:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋