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Tampa Probate Attorney
Experienced Florida probate attorneys serving Tampa and Hillsborough County. We handle every step of the probate process so you can focus on your family.
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Probate Services for Tampa Families
When a family member passes away, settling their estate can feel overwhelming. The probate process involves court filings, creditor notifications, asset valuation, tax obligations, and legal deadlines that must be met precisely. Making a mistake can expose the personal representative to personal liability.
Barnes Walker is a full-service Florida law firm that regularly handles probate matters for Tampa and Hillsborough County families. While our offices are in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida law allows us to file and appear in any county court in the state. Our attorneys are experienced with the 13th Judicial Circuit and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
Whether your family needs summary or formal administration, we will explain your options and handle every filing, appearance, and deadline on your behalf.
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What We Handle
Our probate services for Tampa residents include:
- Filing the petition to open the estate with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court
- Appointing and advising the personal representative
- Inventorying and appraising estate assets, including real estate, business interests, and financial accounts
- Publishing creditor notice in a Hillsborough County newspaper of record
- Evaluating and resolving creditor claims
- Coordinating with CPAs on final income tax and estate tax filings
- Managing the sale of Tampa-area real property through the estate
- Distributing assets and filing final court documents to close the estate
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Tampa Business Owner Estates
Tampa has a large and diverse business community. When a business owner passes away, probate becomes significantly more complex. The estate may include ownership interests in LLCs, partnerships, or corporations. There may be operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, commercial leases, and employees to consider.
Our attorneys have experience handling estates that involve business interests. We work with the personal representative to ensure business operations continue (or wind down properly), that partners and co-owners are treated fairly, and that the business value is preserved for the heirs.
If your family is dealing with the probate of a Tampa business owner's estate, experienced legal counsel is not optional. Contact our team for a consultation.
Tampa Probate FAQs
Probate matters for Hillsborough County residents are handled at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa at 800 E. Twiggs St. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court manages all probate filings in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
Court filing fees in Hillsborough County range from $300 to $400. Attorney fees vary based on estate complexity. We are transparent about our fees and will provide clear expectations during your consultation. See our full probate cost breakdown.
Yes. Barnes Walker is licensed to practice throughout Florida. Our attorneys regularly handle probate filings in Hillsborough County and appear before the 13th Judicial Circuit on behalf of Tampa-area families.
Summary administration is a simplified process available when the estate value is $75,000 or less (excluding homestead) or when the decedent has been dead for more than two years. Formal administration is required for larger estates and involves appointing a personal representative, a creditor claims process, and court oversight.
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You do not have to navigate this process alone. Our attorneys will explain your options, handle every filing, and guide your family through probate with care and precision.
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