In order to probate a will, an estate must be opened in the county and state where the decedent resided at the time of death. The judge will then appoint a Personal Representative who will investigate all of the assets and debts and notify all family members and beneficiaries. Contact your Miami Personal Representative Attorneys and Ft. Lauderdale Personal Representative Attorneys at Kreutzer Law Offices today.
In the will, there will be language appointing someone to be the Personal Representative, and unless there are objections from interested persons, the judge will make the appointment. If there is no will, the judge will determine who will be the Personal Representative depending on the facts and circumstances. The judge will sign an order appointing the Personal Representative as well as Letters of Administration. The Letters of Administration are the document that gives the authority for 3rd parties to provide information and documentation to the personal representative.
The personal representative must be represented by an attorney. Our attorneys will work with the personal representative and assist in locating all of the family members, heirs, beneficiaries, assets, and debts. Family members and heirs will have the opportunity to object to the appointments and will also be able to object to any payments and distributions. We will represent the personal representative throughout this process and respond to all of the objections.
The Broward County Clerk of Courts has prepared a Personal Representative’s handbook and the link to this handbook is below.
If you are involved in an estate, contact your Miami Personal Representative lawyers and Ft. Lauderdale Personal Representative lawyers today.
