Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Letters of Administration

If a relative dies in New York State, can I apply for letters of administration in my current state of residence which is Florida?


Asked on 5/27/08, 12:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Letters of Administration

No,you must apply in NY. Call me should you need counsel. Good luck.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 12:10 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Letters of Administration

Probably not.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 2:17 pm
Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Re: Letters of Administration

The only time you would do that would be if the decedent owned real property in Florida which had to go through probate. In that case, the letters of administration would only apply to the Florida real property.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 8:59 pm


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