Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

The personal representative of a probate case in Florida has been removed by the Judge. I live out-of-state, but qualify as a personal representative. I would rather the court appoint a third-party personal representative as I believe it will allow for a more timely and efficient processing. Is this possible to have the court select and appoint a personal representative if I petition for this? Or, do I need to find and petition for a third-party personal representative myself?


Asked on 11/13/13, 9:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Ronald Jones Ronald A. Jones, PA

Generally, any qualified person can be appointed PR; the key is, you need to have a majority in interest of the heirs or beneficiaries agree to this; you're probably better off selecting a lawyer or other professional as PR.

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Answered on 11/13/13, 10:24 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

The Court will appoint someone if you request. Likely it will be an attorney and it will cost the Estate for those services.

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Answered on 11/13/13, 11:25 am


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