by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative
The court will generally adhere to the decedent’s instructions if he designated who is to serve as his Personal Representative in his Will. If the person is unavailable or unwilling to serve, however, or if the decedent did not name a PR in his Will, the court will... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative
A deceased person’s estate is administered primarily by his court-appointed Personal Representative (PR). In Florida, the PR can be an individual, bank or trust company, subject to certain restrictions. An individual, for example, may only serve as PR if he is a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Personal Representative
In general, there are 4 main duties as a Florida personal representative. These duties are: Duty of loyalty; Duty to act prudently; Duty to maintain accurate records and account to beneficiaries; and Duty not to delegate responsibility. Duty of Loyalty: The duty of...