Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Wills

It sounds as if the estate was in the middle of the probate process and towards completion. If that is the case then the Personal Representative would have to authorize the hiring of another attorney to complete the probate process. Don't worry about not having any of the documents I could easily get a copy of what has been filed and continue the process. If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

(954) 966-4140

Re: Wills

I would need to have the Personal Representative

authorize me to contact the Attorney's heirs or successors. Personal Representative send me the name and address of the attorney and the deceased.

Re: Wills

You speak of the need to "execute" the will and in legal terms that indicates that it needs to be "signed." If that is the case and you have a copy, it is a rather simple process. I would suggest you have another attorney review your copy and advise you. On the other hand, if your uncle has died and we are in the middle of probating his estate, that requires another answer. The current personal representative may hire a new attorney to continue the probate process. If the deceased attorney was also acting as the personal representative, then a person interested in the estate should petition the appropriate probate court to appoint a successor representative. Assuming the deceased attorney was in the middle of the probate process, then the Court will have the original will and copies of all filed documents. Good Luck.