Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Proof of executor of estate

My wife and I separated but did not

file for divorce. She passed away

easter 09. We bought our houses

and each of had to go on the

mortgage (not the loan)of each

others house. The mortgage

company will not give me any info on

options that I have, or even if she

has insurance that pays the house

off. How can I prove executor of

estate as her husband?


Asked on 4/27/09, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Roemer Robert Roemer

Re: Proof of executor of estate

Florida does not use the term Executor but rather Personal Representative of the Estate. The first question is whether your wife left a will or not. If she left a Will, did the will suggest anyone to be the Personal Representative of the Estate.

To be a Personal Representative, a person must bring a Court proceeding to administer the estate of the decedent. The Court will appoint the Personal Representative who would be granted Letters of Administration from the Court. This should be sufficient proof for a Bank or Mortgagor to respond to the questions of the person appointed.

If you wish to e-mail me more facts and a telephone number, I could answer the question with more specificity.

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Answered on 4/27/09, 3:43 pm


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