Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

is it legal for an attorney to represent an estate and to also be the personal attorney for executer of estate/


Asked on 6/15/15, 8:39 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Yes. The PR hires the lawyer.

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Answered on 6/15/15, 9:15 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Yes the attorney can represent the personal rep and handle other personal matters for him/her

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Answered on 6/16/15, 5:55 am
Douglas R. Coenson, Esq.

Yes, in Florida the attorney handling the probate actually represents the Personal Representative (Executor) who administers the estate. In other states, the attorney represents the Estate.

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Answered on 6/16/15, 4:35 pm


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