Florida Probate Attorney
Navigating Florida's probate process after a loved one's death can feel overwhelming. Our experienced team handles every step — from court filings and creditor claims to final distribution — so you can focus on your family.
Why You Need Guidance
More than 77,000 probate cases are filed in Florida every year. Even with a valid will, estates require strict court filings, deadlines, and asset inventories before property can legally transfer.
Probate requires publishing formal notices, responding to creditor claims, creating inventories, and filing required forms — all within strict time limits.
The personal representative must identify debts, notify creditors, resolve tax obligations, and ensure the estate doesn't pay more than legally required.
Florida's homestead laws can prevent the primary residence from being taken by creditors — but it requires court approval and proper handling to protect heirs.
How We Help
The full probate process required when the estate exceeds $75,000 or includes complex assets. The court appoints a personal representative to gather, manage, and distribute assets under judicial oversight.
A simplified probate option for estates valued under $75,000 or when the decedent has been deceased for more than two years. Typically faster and less expensive.
Used when the decedent was not a Florida resident but owned property in the state. We coordinate with the main probate jurisdiction to ensure proper handling of Florida-based assets.
Even when probate is avoided, trustees carry fiduciary responsibilities. We help with legal compliance, accurate accounting, proper distribution, and protection from liability.
As a beneficiary, you have rights. We ensure you receive clear communication, fair treatment, and the inheritance you're entitled to. We monitor for misconduct and intervene when necessary.
Florida courts require a full accounting before distributing assets. We prepare documentation that meets the court's requirements and oversee final distribution.
What to Expect
Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when you're grieving. We make it as straightforward as possible.
We review your situation, explain the probate process, and outline the steps required — at no cost and no obligation.
Court filings, creditor notices, asset inventories, tax obligations — we manage every step so you don't have to.
We prepare the final accounting, obtain court approval, and oversee asset distribution — closing the estate efficiently and correctly.
Why Choose Us
Our founding attorney brings over 15 years of legal experience and a practical, results-driven approach to every probate case.
Every estate is different. We tailor each probate plan to your goals, timelines, and legal requirements.
You'll never be left guessing what comes next. We keep you informed at every stage, giving you the legal clarity you need.
We proudly serve Florida's Spanish-speaking community with the same high-quality legal counsel — in the language you're most comfortable with.
Common Questions
A probate lawyer guides you through the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate — including court filings, creditor notifications, asset inventories, tax resolution, and distribution of property to beneficiaries according to the will or Florida law.
Formal administration typically takes 6 to 12 months, though complex estates with disputes or tax issues can take longer. Summary administration is usually faster — often completed in a few months. Working with an experienced attorney helps avoid delays.
In most Florida probate cases, the personal representative is required to have an attorney. Even in summary administration, legal guidance helps avoid costly mistakes with court filings, creditor claims, and asset distribution.
When someone dies intestate (without a will) in Florida, the court follows statutory succession rules to determine who inherits. The court also appoints a personal representative. This process can be more complex and contentious without clear instructions from the deceased.
Yes, through proper estate planning. Revocable living trusts, beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and other tools can help assets pass outside of probate. If you're looking to avoid probate for your family, we can help you create the right plan.
Take the First Step
If you're handling probate for a loved one, you don't have to do it alone. Call us today or fill in the form for a free 30-minute consultation. In-person and Zoom meetings available.
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35 SE 1st Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471
780 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34102
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