How Long Do I Have to Object to a Florida Will ?

Thinking about launching a will contest in Florida probate?   Florida estate  lawyers know that a will challenge, sometimes called a Will Contest, is serious business. Are you ready?

Will Contests in Florida Probate

• A will contest, often called a Will Challenge, is considered a legal attack on a will that is submitted for probate in Florida.
• When you file a Florida will challenge or will contest, you are challenging or contesting the validity of the will that is before the Probate Court
• You are telling the Florida Probate Court that you believe a will that has been filed is not valid–and the reasons why you believe the will is not valid (such as undue influence or the person did not know what they were doing when they signed the Florida will)
• But be careful:  do you know who inherits from the estate if the will is not valid?   Are you SURE? 
• Do previous wills or prior wills exist which would come back into play and be valid?
• Who inherits if there is no will?  Who are the heirs at law?

Time Frame to Object to a Florida Will:  Challenging Palm Beach Probate

• You should read Florida Probate Code Section 733.212.  It’s online and free to read
• A person who is served with a Notice of Administration has 3 months to file any probate objections and any challenges to the validity of the will, among other things you can object to.

Question:   Do you know the difference between a Notice of Administration and PETITION for Administration and the different time frames to respond?