Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I need a copy of my father's will because my lawyer found more accounts. It is from 2004. How can I get a copy. I don't remember the lawyer that he used....

He was from Cincinnati, Ohio and I live in Daytona Beach, FL.

Thank you so much,

LizG


Asked on 7/09/12, 2:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

That may be difficult then.

First, check with the county your father resided in to see if his Will was filed in probate court. If probate was done there when he died, they will have it. Second, see if you still have your father's check book. He may have paid the attorney by a check so you can track them down. Finally, in the area that your father lived, contact a few Estate Planning attorney's to see if they might have done the Will.

If you can't find the Will, then you will have to do it by Intestate Succession (which is the State imposed Will).

Hope this helps.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 2:37 pm
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Not sure if you need the will or you need to probate an Estate to clear accounts. The first critical issue is where did your father die? If in OH, then you would need to probate an Estate there even if the accounts were in Florida. You really should seek legal help from the appropriate State as there are many other questions which need to be answered.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 4:12 pm


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