Who Can Be a Personal Representative in a Probate Proceeding?

If the decedent had a last will, then the listed personal representative in the document has preference.

If there was no will, then Fla. Stat. §733.301 determines who has preference to act.

Convicted felons, minors, and incapacitated persons may not serve as a personal representative under Fla. Stat. §733.303. Also, a personal representative must have a certain relationship to the decedent if they reside outside of the State of Florida. A family member does not need to reside in Florida to qualify as a personal representative.