Legal Question in Administrative Law in Florida

Re: estate letters

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What you need to do is to probate your father's estate. A petition will have to be filed wherein you ask the court to name you as the personal representative of the estate. Once you are named, then the court will issue Letters of Administration which authorizes you to conduct business on behalf of the estate. You will probably need to retain an attorney to handle this for you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.