Oviedo, FL asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Florida

Q: Where do I get a sworn copy of the will and an affidavit that the estate is not indebted. Is this a form I can fill out?

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Phillip William Gunthert
Phillip William Gunthert
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  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You likely need to check with the clerk of the court in the county where the probate took place and or you will need to work with a Florida Probate Attorney in order to draft these and or any other documents that may need to be filed related to probate matters.

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A: In Florida, to obtain a sworn copy of a will and an affidavit that the estate is not indebted, you would typically need to go through the probate process. The probate court oversees the distribution of a deceased person's assets and ensures that the terms of the will are carried out.

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