Florida Probate Administration Guidelines

Summary

A decedents will lacking directives under Florida Statutes Chapter 733 requires alternative estate management. If no assets exist, state this clearly in probate documents. Co-executors should be listed in the petition, even if only one acts as petitioner. In Florida, co-executors are identified in the Petition for Summary Administration. If a decedent owned assets like Marriott Timeshares with no value, include them in the petition to ensure clarity and compliance. If the will does not specify co-executors, a court petition may be necessary. For timeshares, note their zero value and Marriotts take-back condition upon probate completion.

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if there is no property to distribute, how should i answer this question "It is proposed that all assets of the decedent, including exempt property, be distributed to the following:"
If there are no assets to distribute, you can respond with: "There are no assets, including exempt property, to be distributed from the decedent's estate."
where do we list co executors?
In Arkansas, co-executors are typically listed in the will itself. If the will does not specify co-executors, you may need to file a petition with the probate court to appoint them. Would you like information on how to file a petition in Arkansas?
in florida probate summary of administration, how are co-executors identified in the document
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In a Florida probate summary of administration, co-executors are typically identified in the "Petition for Summary Administration" document. They are listed as the petitioners or as personal representatives. If not specified in the will, the court may appoint them during the probate process.
do both co-executors need to be named if only one is the petitioner?
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In the context of Florida probate summary administration, if there are co-executors, it is generally advisable to name both in the petition to reflect their roles accurately. However, only one may act as the petitioner if agreed upon, but both should be acknowledged to avoid potential legal complications.
how should i reference the co-executor who is not the petitioner
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You can reference the co-executor who is not the petitioner by listing them as a "Co-Executor" or "Co-Personal Representative" in the relevant probate documents, even if they are not the petitioner. This acknowledges their role and ensures clarity in the administration process.
how can i add something to my probate petition like this, "The decedent owned several Marriott Timeshare properties. They have zero value and incur an annual maintenance fee. Marriott will “take back” ownership of the timeshares for free, so long as they complete probate in the county where the timeshare is located."
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To add a statement about the Marriott Timeshare properties to your probate petition, include a section titled "Assets" or "Property" in your petition. In that section, describe the timeshares, their zero value, and the condition for Marriott's take-back upon probate completion in the relevant county.
yes, can you put it into a cohesive sentence?
Certainly! Here's a cohesive sentence summarizing the information:
"In a Florida probate summary of administration, if a decedent’s will lacks directives as per Chapter * of the Florida Statutes and there are no assets to distribute, co-executors should be listed in the petition, including details of any assets like Marriott Timeshares, even if they have no value, to ensure clarity and compliance with probate procedures."