Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My brother was in an assisted living facility in Florida and passed away. He had a will where his brother was executioner, but he too has passed. I was notified by the facility that my brother passed and left a will with me in it. I have not heard anything from anyone else except by the facility telling me it is in probate. Should someone have contacted me? I live in another state. Also, what do I need to do now to see what I am in his will for since no one has contacted me about the legal issues.


Asked on 1/12/14, 11:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

You can check the county in which he died to see if there is a probate filed. Have you asked the facility if they have a copy of the will? Did he have any assets when he died? If not assets, no probate would be filed. Consult an attorney with all the information you can so that an investigation can be done.

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Answered on 1/12/14, 2:18 pm
Joseph Pippen Law Office of Joseph Pippen & Associates

Many attorneys would check the county records for you and let you know what is going on.

Contact a Florida probate attorney and see if they would give you the courtesy.

Once you find out-the attorney can advise you the next steps.

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Answered on 1/12/14, 2:36 pm


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