Category Archives: Revoked Will
When Can You Admit a Lost or Destroyed Will in a Florida Probate Estate?
When a person dies, their will must be located and filed with the probate court. Obviously, this assumes there is a will to find. If the testator–the person who made the will in the first place–destroyed the document before they died, then there is no longer a valid will. The Need for Witnesses As… Read More »
Does a Divorce Affect a Florida Will I Signed Prior to My Marriage?
It is always a good idea to review and revise your estate plan when a major life event occurs. This includes marriage, the birth of a child, or divorce. Of course, Florida law provides for certain situations where a person might inadvertently fail to update their will. For example, there is what is known… Read More »
Does Destroying the Will Revoke It?
Revoking a will can be a complicated legal process, especially for those who are unfamiliar with the requirements under Florida law. Destroying a will may seem like a simple way to revoke it, but it’s important to understand the nuances of the process to avoid any unintended consequences. Our Pompano Beach revoked will lawyer… Read More »
Do I Have To Physically Destroy My Will To Revoke It?
Making a will is often not a one-time event. As your family and financial situation changes throughout your life, you will likely find yourself wanting to revoke your existing will and, hopefully, writing a new one. So how do you go about legally revoking a will in Florida? Do you actually have to physically… Read More »
How does a Will Revocation work in Florida?
It’s pretty standard for someone to draft a Will and want to change it down the line. They may request to change it a few months from now, or it may be years later. In some situations, they may want to cancel the Will entirely and draft a new one. If the initial Will… Read More »
Mark R. Manceri, P.A. is a boutique law firm that specializes in Estate, Trust and Guardianship litigation. These matters include Will and Trust contests involving lack of capacity, undue influence, forgery, improper execution and tortious interference...