Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

see Probate Code 731.201(23)

In general terms someone or an organization that has an interest. It could be a beneficiary, creditor, personal representative (executor), petitioner, litigant, heir or spouse who potentially has benefit/stake in the estate.

In legalese, it is defined in the Probate Code under 731.201(23) as the following:“Interested person” means any person who may reasonably be expected to be affected by the outcome of the particular proceeding involved. In any proceeding affecting the estate or the rights of a beneficiary in the estate, the personal representative of the estate shall be deemed to be an interested person. In any proceeding affecting the expenses of the administration and obligations of a decedent’s estate, or any claims described in s. 733.702(1), the trustee of a trust..."