QUESTION
There were no witnesses to the will the decedent signed. Is the will valid?d
Asked on Jan 26th, 2015 on Wills and Probate - Florida
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In Florida a will must be signed by two witnesses in addition to the person making the will. The failure to have two witnesses will invalidate the last will. If a will is invalid under Florida law, then the assets that are subject to probate must be distributed according to the Florida intestacy statute (F.S. 732.101 - 732.111).
I suggest that you contact a Florida probate lawyer to assist you with the probate of the estate through the intestacy statute.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2015 at 7:55 AM