Wills, Probate

Trusts, Estate Planning

210 South Beach Street, Suite 202
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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I had a great experience with attorney Heidi S. Webb and her team. My father passed away in Florida and left me some property. I live in Massachusetts so I wanted to sell it. Heidi and her team represented me. Heidi was able to quickly put the property on the market and get it sold quickly as well. She put in the extra effort and was able to find a buyer willing to pay significantly above the listing price. I couldn't be happier with the way she handled everything for me and how she made a difficult time in my life much easier. Heidi and her team were very professional but there was also a very personal touch as well. I highly recommend Heidi S. Webb to handle any of your needs. You will be happy you did! Thanks again to Heidi, Molly and the rest of the team!

~ Matthew P

In Heidi, I have found my Florida attorney. I live out of state but have a home in Florida which I wanted to turn over to my son, who does live in Florida, without running into tax issues. I was imagining all sorts of paper work, but Heidi made it all so simple for me and I was very satisfied with her knowledge and professionalism. What’s more, she is a very nice person and so easy to deal with. I have no hesitation in recommending her and will certainly use her again if the need arises.

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court deems a will invalid

What Happens When The Court Deems A Will Invalid

When I  refer to a Will being invalid, the document we are looking at is not legally sound. When drafting a Will, it must be drafted per specific state laws. Any estate planning documents that do not meet the legal criteria necessary to be considered valid documents in the state they are created will not be accepted by a probate court.

When the probate court deems a last Will and Testament invalid, the consequence will depend upon why the documents were found invalid. For example, if undue influence was a factor and found to be a reason for invalidating the will, the document would be deemed invalid, and the person responsible would likely be subjected to an investigation.

When a Will is deemed invalid, the probate court will not admit the invalid Will, and one of two things may happen.

  • If there is a previous version that is considered to be valid, the court may deem this Will to be the valid Will.
  • If there is no previous version of a will, the probate court will deem the estate as an intestate case (a case where no will is current at the time of death) and distribute the estate as though no Will existed.

If you have estate planning documents in place and are worried they might be invalid, call my office today for an appointment.

Heidi S. Webb, Attorney at Law, serves clients in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and beyond with matters of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Probate Law. Contact her today to schedule a free consultation. Visit her page on Facebook, or see what her clients are saying to learn more about Heidi.

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