Probate in Florida is governed by the Florida Probate Code (Chapters 731–735, Florida Statutes) and is administered through the circuit court in the deceased’s county of residence. Not all assets are subject to probate — joint holdings, beneficiary-designated accounts, and trust assets often pass outside the probate process.
Filing petitions, locating and valuing assets, creditor notification, tax return filing, asset distribution, and estate closure.
Validity challenges, undue influence allegations, beneficiary and personal representative disputes, fiduciary duty breaches, and creditor claims.
Adult incapacity petitions, limited and plenary proceedings, developmental disability advocacy, and annual reporting compliance.
Managing estates without a valid will, distributed per Florida's statutory framework.
The best way to ease the burden on your family is to plan ahead. We work closely with clients on estate planning strategies that can reduce or eliminate the need for probate, including the creation of revocable living trusts, proper beneficiary designations, and joint ownership arrangements. If you are interested in protecting your estate and simplifying the process for your loved ones, we encourage you to speak with one of our attorneys about a comprehensive estate plan.
We guide families through every stage of Florida probate with clarity, efficiency, and compassion.