Naftel v. Pappas

This appeal must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The notice of appeal filed on January 31, 2011, is untimely as to the “Order Appointing Personal Representative; Order Waiving Bond of Personal Representative; and Order Admitting Will to Probate,” filed below on November 23, 2010. Fla. R. App. P. 9.110(b). Further, the subsequently issued “Letters of Administration” is not an appealable order that finally determines a right or obligation of an interested party. See § 731.201(24), Fla. Stat. (2010). Cf. Fla. R. App. P. 9.110(a)(2).

The proceedings below were initiated by a “Petition to…