Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Can a Copy of a Will Be Admitted to Probate in the State Of Florida?

If so, can it be contested? Showtime, Thanks A Million! CC


Asked on 7/15/12, 10:48 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Kaplan

Yes and yes.

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Answered on 7/16/12, 4:27 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Yes. You will have to prove the original is missing.

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Answered on 7/16/12, 4:31 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Yes, Yes and it will require substantial proof as to why the original is missing. There is going to be presumption that the absence of an original will means it was destroyed by the owner and no longer effective. Hire counsel to discuss this issue in detail.

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Answered on 7/16/12, 4:47 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Yes - and you will need to locate the attesting witnesses - you will need one of them to sign an affidavit.

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Answered on 7/16/12, 5:39 am


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