Can A Minor Child Inherit a House?

In Florida, a minor child cannot inherit a house in their own name. However, if someone dies and names the child as a beneficiary of a home, a Trustee will need to manage the property for the child until they become an adult.

Additionally, in Florida, if you are a parent to a minor child, there are restrictions on how you can devise your homestead property as long as you have minor children. Under Florida Statute 732.4015, homestead is not able to be devised if you are survived by a spouse or minor child(ren).

 If you have minor children and have questions about their ability to inherit assets as a minor, you should contact a local estate planning attorney. A local Florida Social Security Disability Attorney can help you understand what rules and restrictions exist and can also help advise you on how to effectively leave assets to your minor child(ren).