Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

In Florida Probate Law, what is the definition of :"interested party"?


Asked on 8/24/16, 5:42 am

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

see Probate Code 731.201(23)

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Answered on 8/24/16, 9:48 am

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..."

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Answered on 8/24/16, 4:21 pm


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