735.201 Summary administration; nature of proceedings.—Summary administration may be had in the administration of either a resident or nonresident decedent’s estate, when it appears: (1) In a testate estate, that the decedent’s will does not direct administration as required by chapter 733. (2) That the value of the entire estate subject to administration in this state, less the […]
735.202 May be administered in the same manner as other estates.—The estate may be administered in the same manner as the administration of any other estate, or it may be administered as provided in this part. History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106. Note.—Created from former s. 735.02.
735.203 Petition for summary administration.— (1) A petition for summary administration may be filed by any beneficiary or person nominated as personal representative in the decedent’s will offered for probate. The petition must be signed and verified by the surviving spouse, if any, and any beneficiaries except that the joinder in a petition for summary administration is […]
735.2055 Filing of petition.—The petition for summary administration may be filed at any stage of the administration of an estate if it appears that at the time of filing the estate would qualify. History.—s. 47, ch. 77-87.
735.206 Summary administration distribution.— (1) Upon the filing of the petition for summary administration, the will, if any, shall be proved in accordance with chapter 733 and be admitted to probate. (2) Prior to entry of the order of summary administration, the petitioner shall make a diligent search and reasonable inquiry for any known or reasonably ascertainable creditors, […]
735.2063 Notice to creditors.— (1) Any person who has obtained an order of summary administration may publish a notice to creditors according to the relevant requirements of s. 733.2121, notifying all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent that an order of summary administration has been entered by the court. The notice shall […]
