Florida Probate Rule 5.216
Will Written in Foreign Language
Watch Matt Weidner explain this rule2 videos · 1 article from Weidner LawJump to commentary ▾A will written in a foreign language being offered for probate shall be accompanied by a true and complete English translation. In the order admitting the foreign language will to probate, the court shall establish the correct English translation. At any time during administration, any interested person may have the correctness of the translation redetermined after formal notice to all other interested persons.
Notes
Rule History
- 2002
- New rule, derived from former rule 5.210(a)(5) and section 733.204(2), Florida Statutes.
References
Statutory Reference
- § 733.204, Fla. Stat. Probate of a will written in a foreign language.
Commentary from Matt Weidner
Probate attorney, Weidner Law, St. Petersburg. Videos open in a player; articles open on WeidnerLaw.com.
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