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.
Answered on 5/27/08, 12:10 pm
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: Letters of Administration
Probably not.
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.
Answered on 5/27/08, 8:59 pm
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