In re the Estate of Carter

OPINION OF THE COURT

Frederick D. Dugan, S.

Petitioner, decedent’s surviving spouse and the nominated executrix, seeks to probate a certified copy of decedent’s purported will. The original will has been filed in the probate section of the Circuit Court for Pasco County in the State of Florida.

It is indicated that under the law and practice in the State of Florida, the original document, once filed in probate court, cannot be removed therefrom.

Petitioner has filed a copy of the three-page instrument certified by the clerk of the said Circuit Court and under its seal to be a true and correct…