Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Can the excautor spend money when a will is still in probate. And how long does probate take in the state of Florida?

thankyou

jackie


Asked on 10/22/09, 1:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Yes, to file the probate and pay the attonrey fees, filing fee, publication fee. Probate will depend on what is involved. If there is property, lots of beneficiaries etc. The normal probate when the estate is small is around 5 months.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 1:26 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Yes.

Some estates take 6 months; some take 6 years. It all depends.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 1:47 pm


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