Formal Administration

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OUTCOME: The decedent's assets are distributed pursuant to the Will or to the heirs at law. The decedent's creditors are given the opportunity to file a claim and prove their entitlement to non-exempt assets.

This is the process of admitting a Will, or determining a decedent's heirs, then resolving any creditor's claims prior to making final distribution of the decedent's assets. In order to provide proper ... notice, and compliance with Florida law, a formal administration may take a total of approximately 9 months from the initial filing with the Court.