What is the role of the personal representative in a Florida wrongful death case?

The personal representative acts as the legal figurehead for the deceased person's estate. Their role is to file the wrongful death lawsuit, manage the litigation, and distribute any recovered compensation to the eligible survivors and the estate according to Florida law. If the deceased left a will, the named executor typically serves this role. If there is no will, the court appoints someone, usually a surviving spouse or close relative. The Altman Law Firm routinely assists families in establishing this critical legal role.