Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My brother died recently and did not leave a will. I cannot afford a lawyer as he didn't leave much and I am on a fixed income. So I talked to a legal aid and she said I could file the paper work myself. Yesterday I got a letter from the circuit court judge telling me I HAVE to hire a lawyer. The probate court accepted my paper work and cashed my check. Why did they do that if I HAVE to have a lawyer?


Asked on 7/16/11, 9:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Because you as an interested person may file a probate case but there must be an attorney to represent the executor, personal representative re administration of the estate.

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Answered on 7/16/11, 11:14 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

the Clerk's office does not give legal advise. Since you went to legal aid - go back and let them handle the rest of it.

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Answered on 7/17/11, 7:58 am


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