Q: Probate for foreign will in Lee County Fl
Mom died in 2013 in NY. NY probate done. Has a lot at Leehigh Acres Florida. How do we petition to admit foreign will to record in lee county?
A: You will need to do an ancillary administration. There is simply no way to walk or talk you through a probate process via this online forum. You need to hire a Florida probate attorney to do an ancillary summary administration.
Lauren Nagel Richardson agrees with this answer
A: I am sorry for your loss. You will need to file a probate in Lee County, Florida. Florida requires that an attorney file probate matters, so you will want to be sure to give your attorney copies of the NY probate documents to expedite the handling of your case. Best of Luck! Jennifer
Lauren Nagel Richardson agrees with this answer
A: In the ancillary Florida probate administration, your attorney will file authenticated copies of certain New York probate documents in the Florida estate. The Florida court will appoint a Florida personal representative, who after going through all the steps of the probate process, will be able to execute a deed to the heirs, or because your mother died more than 2 years ago, you may wish to opt for summary administration in which a summary petition is filed and the judge signs a court order that transfers the property to the heirs. Either way, you will need to hire a Florida probate attorney to assist you.
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