Where can I find the forms to file for a letter of testamentary or letter of administration?

To obtain letters of administration in Florida, it is necessary to open a probate proceeding in the county where your mother was a resident at the time of her death. The letters of administration are entered by the probate judge after he or she determines that the person petitioning for the letters of administration is legally entitled to have the letters of administration issued. There are various steps necessary to establish the legal entitlement for the issuance of letters of administration. You will need to retain a probate lawyer to assist you. The probate laws require that you have a member of The Florida Bar represent the personal representative in the probate court unless the person petitioning for letters of administration is the only beneficiary. In this case you have indicated that there are other beneficiaries, so it will be necessary for you to retain a probate lawyer to file the petition for administration of the probate estate. There are many issues that must be addressed in the petition for administration, which is why it is a good idea to have experienced probate counsel even if you are the only beneficiary.