RULE 5.215. AUTHENTICATED COPY OF WILL

An authenticated copy of a will may be admitted to probate if
the original could be admitted to probate in Florida.

Committee Notes

Rule History

2002 Revision: New rule, derived from former rule 5.210(a)(4).

2003 Revision: Committee notes revised.

Statutory References

§ 733.205, Fla. Stat. Probate of notarial will.

§ 733.206, Fla. Stat. Probate of will of resident after foreign
probate.

§ 734.102, Fla. Stat. Ancillary administration.

§ 734.1025, Fla. Stat. Nonresident decedent’s testate estate
with property not exceeding $50,000 in this state; determination of
claims.
§ 734.104, Fla. Stat. Foreign wills; admission to record; effect
on title.

Rule References

Fla. Prob. R. 5.200 Petition for administration.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.210 Probate of wills without administration.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.470 Ancillary administration.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.475 Ancillary administration, short form.