Fort Lauderdale, FL asked in Probate for Florida

Q: My dad got married in Jamaica 10 mos before he passed is his original Will stating he’s single without naming her legal

He went to Jamaica to get the marriage annulled but got really sick and died 2 days after he arrived in Jamaica before he had a chance to do so. Is she still entitled to a percentage of his estate that she never visited or lived in or contributed to here in Florida?

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Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
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  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: What is your question? She is not in the Will.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: I believe the question is "Is she still entitled to a percentage [?] ...". And yes, as his widow, she is entitled to a spousal elective share.

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