Formal Notice of the Petition of Administration
Monday, October 24, 2011
Have you been served with a Petition of Administration by formal notice for the estate of a loved one? You have limited time to contest the validity of the will, the testacy of the decedent and the qualifications of their personal representative.
Estate administrators that suspect there may be a challenge to a will may serve the potential challengers with a Petition of Administration by formal notice. Unlike a regular Notice of Administration which allows individuals a three month period to contest the validity of a will, a Petition of Administration served by formal notice decreases the time period to just 20 days. After the 20 day period, if no objections are received, the estate administrator can obtain admission of the will and issuance of letters. Upon issuance of the letters of administration, interested parties lose the right to contest the validity of a will.
If you have received a Petition of Administration through formal notice and wish to contest an aspect of the decedent’s will, you must act promptly. Contact the Wheelock Law Firm in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, Florida at 407-648-5742 to schedule a consultation to see what action you should take.
Staff
10/24/2011
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