Fl. Prob. R. 5.216

As amended through November 4, 2024

Rule 5.216 - WILL WRITTEN IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

A will written in a foreign language being offered for probate shall be accompanied by a true and complete English translation. In the order admitting the foreign language will to probate, the court shall establish the correct English translation. At any time during administration, any interested person may have the correctness of the translation redetermined after formal notice to all other interested persons.

Fl. Prob. R. 5.216

Added by 824 So.2d 849, effective 5/2/2002.

Committee Notes

Rule History

2002 Revision: New rule, derived from former rule 5.210(a)(5) and section 733.204(2), Florida Statutes.

Statutory Reference

§ 733.204, Fla. Stat. Probate of a will written in a foreign language.