Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: probate

It truly depends on the value of the estate and whether or not you are filing a Formal Administration. If you are filing a Summary Administration, generally this can be done without an attorney. In my experience, however, there is nothing summary about summary administration.

Re: probate

In Florida, every personal representative must be represented by an attorney.

Re: probate

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Yes. The only person who can represent another in court is an attorney. Letters of administration are issued by the court for the benefit of the Personal Representative of an estate.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.