Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: probate

Of course. If he is not doing his job, you can have him removed.

Re: probate

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If the other beneficiaries agree, then they should get together and decide whom they feel should be the personal representative. A petition should be filed and signed by all five. The court would probably open the estate and allow the party chosen by the five to be the personal represenative. The estate can be kept open while the 6th person resolves his problems with the IRS while distributions are made to the others.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.