Probate Case Dna Testing

Summary

Earl and Brooke Perry are dealing with a probate/estate case in Pinellas County, Florida. Their daughter passed away and they filed a petition for the estate. However, cousins from the mothers side filed a counter petition. Earls name is on the death certificate and funeral home documents as the father. They are now seeking advice on how to obtain DNA testing to establish heirship. They have been advised to contact the Medical Examiners office and the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for further guidance. They are also dealing with offers to sell the inherited property, which is currently in probate.

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Probate/ Estate case Pinellas Co FL. My daughter passed last August. We filed a petition in February. There are cousins on her mothers side living in the home now. They filed a counter petition in July. Brooke is her half sister assisting me. My name is on the death certificate and the funeral home documents as her father. Their attorney issued a subpoena to deliver information on how heirship was determined. How do i gain acces to bloodwork in order to get DNA testing or do i need to
Who is currently in possession of your daughter's medical records?
We have the death certificate. We need to contact facility who originally held her body before transferring to TR Dallas Funeral
What is the name and location of the facility that originally held your daughter's body?
A Life Tribute Largo Fl
What is the specific information you are seeking from A Life Tribute in Largo, FL?

General Information:
- In Florida, probate cases are handled by the Circuit Court.
- The nearest Circuit Court to Largo, FL is the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Contact: (*) *-*.
Right thats where we filed. I guess who we need to contact regarding dna information. The ME's name is on the death certificate of course. Next steps needed
What is the name of the Medical Examiner (ME) listed on the death certificate?

General Information:
- In Florida, ME's office can provide post-mortem reports.
- Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office, Contact: (*) *-*.
Christopher Dale Patterson CLM # OS6914
General Information:
- Dr. Christopher Dale Patterson is a Medical Examiner in Pinellas County, FL.
- Contact: (*) *-*.
Thank you. So they will provide what we need to do next correct
Yes, the Medical Examiner's office should guide you on the next steps for obtaining DNA information.
Ok. We paid for services. And had to have her body transferred before she was cremated. Hes listed as father on all documents other than birth certificate
What is the name of the person listed as the father on the birth certificate?
No one just her mother's name. Shes deceased as well
Have you considered establishing paternity through a court order in Florida?

General Information:
- Florida law allows for paternity to be established through a court order.
- Contact Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: (*) *-*.
Ok i will contact them. Would yiu be aware of basic fees
The fees can vary depending on the complexity of the case. It's best to contact the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for accurate information.
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case.
Have a good day
You too, Earl and Brooke. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help in the future.
Hello. We are well thanks. During yesterday's session i said my half sister passed last year. We filed a petition for the estate and cousins from her mother's side filed a co petition. Our fathers name is on her death certificate and all funeral home paperwork. She was * and they never had a dna test. She passed from natural causes. No autopsy was performed. Now the have sent a subpoena asking for documentation on how heirship was determined. Do funeral homes take samples that we can fill out a form for or are we able to contact medical facilities bc she was ill or get a court order although she wasnt a minor
What state are you currently residing in? This will help me provide accurate information regarding the laws and procedures in your specific location.
Florida
What specific documents have they subpoenaed for determining the heirship? In Florida, heirship is usually determined by the probate court based on the deceased's will or state law if there's no will.
Its states all documents related to the death certificate. Documents used to verify the identity and relationship of Earl Perry and next of kin from TRDallas which he is listed as the father. Basically they have stolen from her and thus info is coming from their own cousins on the mother's side.
What is the current status of the probate court proceedings? In Florida, probate courts usually determine heirship. If there's a dispute, DNA testing might be required.
Earl is currently receiving offers to sell since February. Tgey just countered in July and initially stated that she had a will but they have not produced one. If no autopsy was performed how do we or the courts go about getting her samples. She had no children no husband. Our father * of his remaining brothers of living me, my sister and brother
What is the name of the probate court handling the case? This will help me provide you with the contact details.
Pinellas clerk of the circuit court
What is the case number for your probate proceedings?

General Information:
- In Florida, DNA testing can be ordered by the court if there's a dispute over heirship.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
*-*-ES
What is the nature of the offers Earl is receiving to sell?

General Information:
- In Florida, selling an inherited property requires court approval.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Section *
What type of property is Earl receiving offers to sell?
The domicile exempt property
What is the estimated value of the domicile exempt property?

General Information:
- In Florida, the homestead exemption protects a portion of a home's value from levy and execution by creditors.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
165k-*
What is the current status of the offers to sell the property?

General Information:
- In Florida, the sale of an inherited property must be approved by the probate court.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
In probate. Waiting on more docs to be submitted. Waiver and consent, etc have already been submitted.
What is the timeline given by the court for the submission of the remaining documents?

General Information:
- In Florida, probate timeline varies but typically takes *-12 months.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
The subpoena states * for the paternity docs. It was filed last Friday
What is the deadline for submitting the paternity documents as per the subpoena?

General Information:
- In Florida, failure to comply with a subpoena can result in contempt of court.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Right it states 15 days on tge form. Ill contact the court
What is the date you received the subpoena?

General Information:
- In Florida, the *-day deadline starts from the day you received the subpoena.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Received notification August 4th
What is the exact documentation they are asking for in the subpoena?

General Information:
- In Florida, subpoenas must specify the documents required.
- Pinellas Clerk of the Circuit Court: * Court St, Clearwater, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Just what i stated above all docs relating to the death certificate and services provided, documents used to verify identity and relationship of Earl any documents or internal notes in determining next of kin and any docs showing relationship tr dallas funeral services and Earl. Like i said hes listed as the father on TR Dallas docs and Cemetery docs and he was the one to give permission to transfer her body from A Life Tribute to TR Dallas
What is the relationship between Earl and TR Dallas Funeral Services?

General Information:
- In Florida, funeral homes may have records that can help establish relationships.
- TR Dallas Funeral Services: * N 40th St, Tampa, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
TR Dallas is just the facility used for services. As a matter of fact we came to know that the co petitioners are related somehow to the employees there. TR Dallas did not provide us with the death certificates as requested several times. I had had to purchase from vital statistics
What actions have you taken since TR Dallas did not provide the death certificates as requested?

General Information:
- In Florida, death certificates can be obtained from the Department of Health.
- Florida Department of Health: * Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL *, Phone: (*) *-*.
Thank you
What is your next step in this probate process?
I purchased * death certificates from vital statistics to close outstanding accounts months ago
What is the current status of these outstanding accounts after you've submitted the death certificates?
Closed. They even used her account the day after she died according to her bank
What actions have you taken regarding the unauthorized use of her account after her death?

General Information:
- In Florida, unauthorized use of a deceased person's account can be considered fraud.
- Contact your local law enforcement agency to report the incident.