Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Excutor of will

Is it possible to have more than one party serve as an executor of will? Right now my brother is the executor and there are three siblings in total. Can we three serve as co-executors? Please advise...


Asked on 7/11/07, 12:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Excutor of will

Only if the will specificed all 3.

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Answered on 7/11/07, 12:37 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Excutor of will

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Yes. You can name more than one personal representative of an estate in a Last Will and Testament. It can get unwieldy to have several, however as each person has to agree to everything that is being done and sign all instruments filed with the court. It is better for one to serve in order to reduce the costs and time of administration of the estate.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/11/07, 7:06 pm


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