Siblings As Estate Executors

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In Florida, having a criminal record, including drug-related offenses, does not automatically disqualify someone from being an executor or co-executor of an estate. The court will consider the nature of the crime and its potential impact on the individuals ability to serve responsibly. Crimes involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or moral turpitude may be a concern. The executor must be 18 years or older and mentally and physically capable.

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In Florida, having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify someone from being an executor (also known as a personal representative) or co-executor of an estate. However, the court may consider the nature of the crime and whether it impacts the person's ability to serve responsibly.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be mentally and physically capable.
- Cannot have been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or moral turpitude.
Is there a specific type of crime or additional detail you are concerned about?
Drugs
In Florida, having a criminal record involving drugs does not automatically disqualify someone from serving as an executor or co-executor. However, the court will consider the nature of the crime and its potential impact on their ability to serve responsibly. If the drug-related crime involved dishonesty, breach of trust, or moral turpitude, it might be a concern.
Is there a particular aspect of the drug-related crime you are worried about?