Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
In Florida, can an executor of an estate charge expensive restaurant bills - where he is obviously not dining alone- to the estate he is managing. $155.00, $95.00, $147.00 ect...
Asked on 8/07/14, 12:26 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
No. The beneficiaries will be entitled to a court accounting where he must explain his expenses. The court can order reimbursement or other sanctions.
Answered on 8/07/14, 12:36 pm
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
The Court requires an accounting and the Judge will review all charges. There are no executors in Florida, only personal representatives. I find it hard to believe the Court would approve dining charges routinely for any reason other than per diems associated with travel for the case
Answered on 8/07/14, 1:39 pm
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