Multiple Florida Wills: Which Will Should Be Used in the Florida Probate Proceeding?

What if a decedent wrote multiple wills? When a decedent wrote multiple wills, how do you know which one is valid? What if multiple Florida wills are discovered during the probate process and then AFTER the estate has been completely administered, an additional will is found? Can a beneficiary still offer the additional will to the probate court? When is it too late to petition to revoke the probate of an earlier will? What should West Palm Beach lawyers know about discovering later wills? Orlando probate lawyers and Palm Beach estate attorneys know that the most recent valid will of a decedent is the will that is used in the probate process in Florida. If you are involved in a probate case where multiple wills were discovered, you may want to read Florida Statute 733.208. In addition, you may want to interview a probate law firm like Pankauski Hauser. To interview our firm, free of charge, call (561)514-0900 ext. 101.

733.208 Discovery of later will.—On the discovery of a later will or codicil, any interested person may petition to revoke the probate of the earlier will or to probate the later will or codicil. No will or codicil may be offered after the testate or intestate estate has been completely administered and the personal representative discharged.