Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Ok, based on what you are asking, I'm a little confused. First, is the executor named under the "lost or destroyed" will trying to get the lost will admitted? If they are, then they need to give notice to the surviving child and the surviving grandchild in order to let them challange it. If the surviving grandchild is under 18, then they'll have to give notice to one or both parents.

If on the other hand, the estate is 'intestate', where they are not trying to get the lost will admitted, then the surviving child (assuming he's an adult) is probably going to be entitled to be executor. If someone else is trying to be executor, then I'm not sure what is going on.

Really, the child and/or the grandchild should probably contact a probate lawyer as soon as possible; while the court should look after their interest, it doesn't always happen as it should.

My standard answer always is that if you need to ask whether you need an attorney, you have already answered your own question and that you need to hire one.

Hire an attorney ASAP to protect your rights.