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Can I Inherit Under a Prior Will   What happens if a will or a trust is knocked out or ruled invalid. There are two scenarios that could apply. The laws of intestacy could then apply and the natural heirs would then inherit or a former will would then come into play and that would become valid.

When there is no will? If your parents, who lived in Florid a pass and did not have a will, then as natural heirs, you are entitled to inherit the house or homesteaded property based on Florida Probate code 732. To know your rights, contact a Florida Probate Attorney.

It is usually the heirs of the deceased that will inherit the Florida Estate If a family member dies without a will , called having died “intestate” Florida Probate code, chapter 732 (which you can read online for free). In 732.101, it states that is the heirs of the deceased who will inherit and the code gives details on determining who the heirs.

On February 26, 2017, The New York Times reported that actor Bill Paxton had passed away. “Twister,” “Titanic” and “Apollo 13,” are just a few of the movies he is known for. He was only 61 years old when he passed away unexpectedly from complications from a surgery. Did he have a will or a proper estate plan in place? Which probate litigation law firm will handle the probate process for his estate?

CBS News reported, on September 25, 2016, about the tragic death of Jose Fernandez. He was killed in a boat crash along with two of his friends. Fernandez was a renowned athlete and pitcher for the Miami Marlins in Miami Beach, Florida. He died without a Florida will. Who will inherit from the athlete’s Miami Beach estate?

On January 25, 2017, Rolling Stone reported that Butch Trucks had passed away. Butch Trucks was best known as the famous drummer and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band. Did he have a Florida will? Are his assets in a Palm Beach trust? Will his two children and his spouse inherit? Will his family need a Palm beach probate lawyer?

As we all know, Rockstar Prince passed away last year. His estate is currently being probated. With such a large estate, there has been a good amount of litigation, especially since Prince died intestate. What does dying intestate mean? This means that Prince died without a will. Therefore, heirs had to be identified, inheritances will need to be distributed, business decisions need to be made, and more! Could all of this money spent on litigation have been saved if Prince would have died with a detailed estate plan? Hiring an estate planning lawyer before you pass away is definitely a good idea, especially when your estate is worth millions. A February 2, 2017 article by CMU discusses Prince estate’s disputes with various entity’s and people. To read the entire article and learn about some of the litigation currently happening, click here.

On January 25,2017, The New York Times reported that actress Mary Tyler Moore had passed away. She was best known for her role in the popular CBS sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She also had roles in a number of films. At the time of her death, Moore was 80 years old. According to The Richest, Mary Tyler Moore’s estate is worth around $60 million. This may or may not be accurate. At this time, the media has not released information regarding Moore’s estate plan. Hopefully, she had one in place! Did she have a will? Did she have a trust?

Rockstar Prince passed away without a will. A probate proceeding is in progress. Now that there is a good idea as to who the heirs are, it is important that the right person is appointed to help the heirs manage the massive estate. According to a January 24, 2017 Reuters article, Prince’s six siblings, who are the heirs, disagree about who should be the estate lawyer. Furthermore, the probate judge has held off in appointing one. What is a personal representative? When will the probate judge make a final decision as to who the new Personal Representative will be? Who is “competing” for the position?

As we know, on April 21, 2016, Prince passed away without a will. This means that he died intestate. Therefore, his fortune will be inherited by his heirs. Florida trust lawyers know that there is a probate case open regarding his estate. Although Prince didn’t die in Florida, and this is not a West Palm Beach probate matter, Prince’s estate problems are very common. For example, sibling rivalry is frequent throughout the probate process, despite which state it takes place in. The heirs of his estate need to be represented by a lawyer who can help them to manage what he has left behind. Who will this lawyer be? According to a January 24, 2017 Reuters article, Prince’s siblings, who are the heirs, disagree on who should be the estate lawyer. Furthermore, the probate judge has held off in appointing one.