Florida Legal Last Will and Testament Form for Divorced Person Not Remarried with No Children

A will that does not comply with the rules of signing and witnessing can be challenged, and the will invalidated. A will should be drafted by an experienced Florida estate planning attorney to ensure that it is properly drafted and executed under the provisions of Florida law.

You can make your own will in Florida, using Nolo's Quicken WillMaker & Trust. However, you may want to consult a lawyer in some situations. 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.

A note about wills: Whether or not probate will be necessary, Florida law requires that anyone who has possession of a will must file it with the local circuit court within 10 days of learning of the death. If a probate court proceeding is necessary, the court will determine whether or not the will is valid.

Although holographic wills are valid in many states across the country, they are not valid in Florida. A handwritten will is valid in Florida only if it has been properly signed and witnessed.

The person creating the will, referred to as the testator, must sign at the end of the document or have someone else sign on his/her behalf if physically unable; and. it must be signed in the presence of at least two witnesses, who must also sign the document in the presence of each other and the testator.

In Florida: You, the maker of the will (called the testator), must be at least 18 years old.Your will must be written. Your will must be witnessed and notarized in the special manner provided by law for wills.

The Florida last will and testament is a legal a document that is designed to allow a testator to provide a record, in writing, stating the specifics with regard to how they would like their estate, (real property and/or personal property) to be distributed among their chosen beneficiaries once they are deceased.

Your will must be written. Your will must be witnessed and notarized in the special manner provided by law for wills. It is necessary to follow exactly the formalities required by Florida law for the execution of a will. To be effective, your will must be proved valid in and allowed by the probate court.