{"id":7256,"date":"2022-08-26T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourfloridaprobatelawyer.com\/?p=7256"},"modified":"2022-07-29T06:27:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T10:27:29","slug":"what-are-the-inheritance-laws-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourfloridaprobatelawyer.com\/what-are-the-inheritance-laws-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Inheritance Laws in Florida? – Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Florida is a haven for many out-of-state individuals that want to enjoy warm weather year-round, a pro-business<\/a> environment, and a favorable tax system. What happens when someone dies in Florida? How can the deceased’s heirs receive their share? Read on to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Inheritance Laws in Florida? – The Basics  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the death of a Florida resident, the first action is to submit the deceased’s will to the appropriate court with a valid death certificate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Statutes \u00a7732.901(1) provides that “the custodian of a will must deposit the will with the clerk of the court having venue of the estate of the decedent within 10 days after receiving information that the testator is dead.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the will is submitted to the court, they will verify the document’s validity and identify whether the deceased’s estate is subject to probate<\/a>. During probate, the decedent’s pending debts must be paid before the distribution of the remaining assets to the heirs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inheritance Laws in Florida – Taking a Closer Look <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disposition without Administration  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, probate is not necessary, which is called “disposition of property without administration.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Statutes \u00a7735.301 (1) expressly states that “no administration shall be required, or formal proceedings instituted upon the estate of a decedent leaving only: <\/p>\n\n\n\n