What is a Personal Representative?

In Florida, a personal representative is appointed to administer a person’s estate after their death.  Many other states call this agent an “executor.”  The personal representative is responsible for gathering the decedent’s assets, publishing a Notice to Creditors, searching for creditors, paying the appropriate taxes associated with the estate, and distributing the assets of the estate to beneficiaries.  A personal representative needs an attorney to help them through the probate process as many legal issues associated with estate administration commonly arise.  It is actually required by the Florida Probate Rules that the PR have legal representation during the probate proceeding except in very limited circumstances.

If you have been named personal representative for an estate and are looking for legal assistance, contact one of our attorneys who are experienced in handling probate proceedings and ancillary probate at (941) 906-1231.