Does Florida recognize joint wills?
Does Florida recognize joint wills?
Florida does not recognize handwritten or joint wills. Mutual wills are an option in Florida but are best for couples who do not have children.
Does a will have to be recorded in Florida?
Yes. Florida law requires that if you have a decedent’s original will, you have to file it within ten days of learning of the decedent’s death. Filing the will is not the same thing as probating the will. Filing the will simply puts the original will into the custody of the court.
Do I need a lawyer for a will in Florida?
Do I Need a Lawyer to Make a Will in Florida? No. You can make your own will in Florida, using Nolo’s do-it-yourself will software or online will programs. For example, if you think that your will might be contested or if you want to disinherit your spouse, you should talk with an attorney.
What happens if you don’t file a will in Florida?
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS NO WILL? Someone who dies without a valid will is “intestate.” Even if the decedent dies intestate, the probate assets are almost never turned over to the state of Florida. The state will take the decedent’s assets only if the decedent had no heirs.
