Probate Court in Florida
FL probate court is the circuit court’s probate division (Section 26.012(2)(d)). Handles: estate administration, guardianship (Chapter 744), will contests, trust litigation, elective share (Section 732.201), homestead, and ancillary administration. Filed in county of domicile (Section 733.101). Non-resident FL property: ancillary in property county.
Jurisdiction
- Circuit court probate division
- 20 judicial circuits
- Exclusive original jurisdiction
Cases Handled
- Estates, guardianship, will contests
- Trust litigation, elective share
- Homestead, ancillary administration
Filing
- County of domicile (Section 733.101)
- Original will, petition, death certificate
- Non-resident: ancillary in property county
Related Terms
- Petition for Administration — Opens probate
Barnes Walker Probate
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 731–735 (Florida Probate Code)
The Florida Probate Code governs the administration of decedents' estates, including the appointment of personal representatives, creditor claims, and distribution of assets.
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