Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My wife past away almost three years ago. She named me in her will to recieve her funds, and our belongings. Her parents past away before she did and left everything to their 6 children. After they passed their children sold the home they lived in, but not until recently were the funds released. I recieved a check from my brother in law for the amount to be given to my wife. It was written to the estate of my wife. I then was unable to process the check due to some legal paperwork needed. I want to know if this paperwork can be filed by me or does a lawyer have to process this for me? If I can do it myself, what forms do I need and what do I need to do?


Asked on 1/12/12, 1:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

It appears your wife"s estate must go to probate. This will require an attorney.

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Answered on 1/12/12, 2:22 pm
Richard Kaplan

It's a probate asset. You need an attorney, but it should be a simplified quick procedure.

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Answered on 1/12/12, 3:34 pm
Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Unfortunately for you, they are correct. You will have to probate the original Will and will need an attorney located in Florida. The total cost should be around $1,000.

Frank Pyle

www.ReasonableProbate.com

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Answered on 1/12/12, 4:53 pm


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