Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
If a person in florida has no real property and limited personal property and only assets are a joint bank account, is that person's simple will subject to probate proceedings? File with circuit court? Type of filing?
Asked on 12/11/12, 5:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin
Sanford M. Martin, P.A.
Probate is not required unless there are estate assets to distribute and/or debts to pay. In the described situation, probate would not be required.
Answered on 12/11/12, 5:49 pm