Valdes v. Estate of Valdes

This is an appeal from an order of the probate court vacating a family allowance that was awarded for the benefit of a minor child of the decedent, Amado Luis Valdes, pursuant to section 732.403 of the Florida Statutes (2003). We have jurisdiction, Fla. R.App. P. 9.110(a)(2), and reverse the order vacating the allowance.

On April 8, 2003, Amado Valdes died intestate, leaving a surviving spouse, an adopted minor child, and four adult children from a prior marriage. On December 15, 2003, the lower court granted the spouse’s petition for a family allowance for the benefit of the.minor child…