Friday, February 27, 2015

In Florida, can an executor of an estate charge expensive restaurant bills - where he is obviously not dining alone- to the estate he is man...

Question

In Florida, can an executor of an estate charge expensive restaurant bills - where he is obviously not dining alone- to the estate he is managing. $155.00, $95.00, $147.00 ect...



Answer

No. The beneficiaries will be entitled to a court accounting where he must explain his expenses. The court can order reimbursement or other sanctions.



Answer

The Court requires an accounting and the Judge will review all charges. There are no executors in Florida, only personal representatives. I find it hard to believe the Court would approve dining charges routinely for any reason other than per diems associated with travel for the case



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