Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: last will and testament

Florida law says within 10 days of death, but most people do not file it with the court unless they are probating some asset(s) of the decedent.

Re: last will and testament

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Under Florida law, you are supposed to file the decedent's will withing 10 days of the death. In reality, wills are generally not filed unless and until an estate is being opened.

Wills are kept in a separate file and not available to the general public for viewing.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.