Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
does a will have to be recorded in Florida before death
Asked on 5/22/17, 9:39 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
No there is no recordation of a will. It must be filed within 10 days of the death with the probate court.
Answered on 5/22/17, 10:05 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
you can deposit a will at the court house and it will be held until the death of in individual but there is no recordation until after death.
Answered on 5/22/17, 12:04 pm