RULE 5.043. DEPOSIT OF WILLS AND CODICILS

Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, and unless the court orders otherwise, any original executed will or codicil, including but not limited to an electronic will, deposited with the court must be retained by the clerk in its original form and must not be destroyed or disposed of by the clerk for 20 years after submission regardless of whether the will or codicil has been permanently recorded as defined by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.430.