Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Will does NOT have to be probated?

My Father-in-law died and left everything to his neighbor. Is it true that the will therefore does not have to be probated?

Thank you for you time.


Asked on 1/05/09, 8:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Will does NOT have to be probated?

If there are assets then it needs to be probated. If you have the will, Florida law requires it to be filed. You are not required to start probate. The personal representative or any interested party may do so. I would file the will if you have it.

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Answered on 1/05/09, 9:21 pm


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