If my grandfather left a Will that was written on a notepad is it legal?
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If my grandfather left a Will that was written on a notepad is it legal?
He left everything to his step daughte, but had told my father and us kids we were in the will but then there never turned out to be one. Can I take the step daughter to court? She was on the IRA account and bank account does that mean she rightfully gets the money?
Asked on August 22, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. No, that is not a valid Will. Handwritten or holographic wills are always invalid in Florida. So if assets were transferred pursuant to that document yes, you can challenge the transfers. As for the IRA and bank account,if she was a joint account holder or transfer on death beneficairy then they are hers. How they are held matters. Good luck.
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