Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent is a commonly used form within Florida. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent:

• This form pertains to the State of Florida

• The current version of this form was last revised on January 1, 2025

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Florida’s Form P3-0071 - Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Florida form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Florida probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form P3-0071, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in FL are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form P3-0071 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form P3-0071 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Florida.

5 reasons you should submit P3-0071 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Florida can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Florida. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Florida is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Florida probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Florida probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form P3-0071, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Florida probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Florida.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form P3-0071 - Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Florida probate court office.

Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Florida-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Florida Form P3-0071 - Oath Of Curator And Designation Ad Acceptance Of Resident Agent. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Bar Form No. P-3.0071-1 of 2 © Florida Lawyers Support Services, Inc. Revised January 1, 2025 COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PROBATE DIVISION File No. Di vision IN RE: ESTATE OF ________________________________ Deceased. OATH OF CURATOR AND DESIGNATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESIDENT AGENT STATE OF ________________ COUNTY OF I, (Affiant), state under oath that: 1.I am qualified within the provisions of sections 733.302, 733.303,733.304 and 733.501, Florida Statutes, to serve as curator of the estate of , deceased. I have reviewed the statutes and understand the qualifications. Under penalties of perjury, I certify that the following statements are true: a.I am 18 years of age or older. b.I have never been convicted of a felony. c.I have never been convicted in any state or foreign jurisdiction of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an elderly person or a disabled adult, as those terms are defined in Florida Statutes section 825.101. d.I am mentally and physically able to perform the duties of curator. e.I am a resident of the State of Florida, or, if I am not a resident of the State of Florida, I am: __ a legally adopted child or adoptive parent of the decedent; __ related by lineal consanguinity to the decedent; a spouse or a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of the decedent, or someone related by lineal consanguinity to any such person; or __ the spouse of a person otherwise qualified under one of the provisio ns above. 2.I will faithfully administer the estate of the decedent according to law. 3.My place of residence is and my post office address is . 4.I will promptly file and serve a notice on all interested persons at any time I know that I would not be qualified for appointment and will include the reason I would not then be qual ified and the date on which the disqualifying event occurred. 5.I will file and serve a notice within 20 days on all interested persons, in the event there is a change in my residence address, street address, or mailing address. Bar Form No. P-3 .0071-2 of 2 © Florida Lawyers Support Services, Inc. Revised January 1, 2025 6.I hereby designate, who ( __ is) ( __ is not) a member of The Florida Bar, who is a resident of County, Florida, whose ( __ place of residence) ( __ office address) is ___ ______ and whose post office address is _________________________________ as my agent for the service of process or notice in any action against me, either in my representative capacity, or personally, if the personal action accrued in the administration of the estate. Affiant Signature Printed name: __________________________ Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of (__) physical presence or (__) online notarization, on , by Affiant, who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification. (yes or no) (Affix Notarial Seal) Signature Printed name: ______________________________ Notary Public State of My Commission Expires: My Commission Number is: ACCEPTANCE I CERTIFY that I am a permanent resident of , County, Florida, and my ( __ residence) ( __ office) address is as indicated above. I hereby accept the foregoing designation as Resident Agent. Signed on, . Resident Agent Printed name: ________________________ [Print or Type Names Under All Signatures Lines]