Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Out of state bank CDs probate

If we have bank CD's in a state other than our resident state, upon our passing, will the CD's be probated in the state of our residence or in the state of where the CD was opened ?


Asked on 6/01/06, 8:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Out of state bank CDs probate

you will need an ancillary probate unless the CDs are held jointly.

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Answered on 6/01/06, 8:50 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Out of state bank CDs probate

You may probate the entire estate, even property having a situs outside the state, in one state.

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Answered on 6/01/06, 3:14 pm


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