felony and executorship

[banzai]

Wh
at is the name of your state? fl .Have a sister trying to become executor of mothers estate.Wanted to clarify that if a person has a felony record, which does exist,would fl law prohibit them to become an executor.Tahanks

 

[Pfaffing85690]

No.
Any U.S. citizen over the age of 18 who hasn't been convicted of a felony can be named the executor of a will. And that let's dear old sis out.

 

[JETX]

Under Florida law, a personal representative must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Florida. Convicted felons or persons incompetent to fulfill the duties of a personal representative are ineligible for the position.