Does a will avoid probate?

[kimber]

Does a will (in Florida) avoid probate or is that a constant regardless?

[anteater]

Does a will (in Florida) avoid probate **************?

No. Probate is the legal process for carrying out the decedent's wishes as expressed in the will.

[seniorjudge]

No. Probate is the legal process for carrying out the decedent's wishes as expressed in the will.

Or the state's wishes if there is no will.

[Betty]

No, but having a will could reduce the cost of probate. The regular probate process can be minimized for some small estates that do not exceed a certain value.