In a Florida Probate matter, what is a Formal Administration?

What is Formal Administration?

Formal administration is one of the proceedings used to probate a deceased person’s estate. In formal administration, a Personal Representative will be appointed to manage and distribute the deceased’s estate. The Personal Representative will receive Letters of Administration from the court. This document grants the Personal Representative the authority to work with the deceased’s bank and other financial institutions, to sell the deceased’s property for the benefit of the estate, and to file the deceased’s last tax return. It is the Personal Representative’s job to notify the deceased’s creditors and other interested persons of the probate proceeding. Then, the Personal Representative will distribute the deceased’s estate to those persons entitled to payment. The typical Formal Administration proceeding takes between 9 and 12 months. If the proceeding is contested or other unusual circumstances arise, then the proceeding can last longer.

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Attorney: Eve Travis
Status: Answered
Date Filed: September 25, 2012