Markowitz v. Merson

Appellant, a beneficiary under the will of the deceased, appeals an order denying her challenge to the probate court’s personal jurisdiction over her and requiring her to return bearer bonds belonging to the estate, which she removed from the State of Florida. We affirm on both issues.

First, with respect to personal jurisdiction, appellant was given formal notice of the petition for administration of the estate. See § 731.301(2), Fla. Stat. (2002). Furthermore, she filed a response to the formal notice and sought discovery in the estate proceedings. These acts, without a prior assertion of…