After death does a will have to be registered, if so with whom?

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning Law for Florida on Jun 15, 2011.
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Francis M. Boyer

Answered On Aug 23, 2011
Indeed, the will must be probated, or "registered" as you say. This means a formal request is made to a judge to gather all the assets and to propose the division among the heirs or beneficiaries.
 

David M. Goldman

Answered On Nov 3, 2011
While a will is suppose to be recorded within 10 days of death, there is actually no penalty for not doing so unless someone complains about it and you fail to record it. In Florida you cannot record a will before death like some states allow. The person who is responsible for recording the will is the person who is in the custody of the will.