How Much Does Probate in Florida Cost? Complete 2025 Guide to Probate Fees
Navigating probate costs in Florida can be confusing. This comprehensive guide breaks down all potential expenses you might face during the probate process, with current fee structures and examples. Understanding Probate Fee Components Attorney Fees Hourly Rates: Typically range from $250-$500 per hour in 2025 Flat Fees: Set amounts for specific services Statutory Rates: Based […]
Summary or Formal Administration? A simpler analogy.
Florida probate administration has two (2) primary types: Summary Administration or Formal Administration Summary Administration is like a closet: Open closet door Reach in to grab what you need Close closet door [clear] Formal Administration is like a hallway: Open hallway door Walk down the hallway Take care of tasks along the way Exit door […]
Need to refinance mom’s house? You might need probate first!
I’m surprised at the number of requests I’ve been getting lately for “rush order” probates. Lately, it’s been for clients who are trying to refinance on the house mom or dad left to them. Once you “lock in” that interest rate, you’ve got X number of days to close the loan, correct? Well, if the […]
“Quick” Q&A – “Can I change title to real estate without Florida probate?”
Janice from New Mexico wanted to know if probate was necessary to change title to real estate: “Quick” Question “My mom owned a parcel of land in Lee County but was a resident of New Mexico. She died last May and we’re done with probate there. Can I just file the death certificate and deed […]
“Quick” Q&A – “What is the creditor period and why do we need to publish a Notice to Creditors?”
(Updated: 12/11/2014) Doris from New York wanted to know generally how long probate takes and specifically had a question about the creditor period which is required in certain Florida probate administrations: “Quick” Question “What is the creditor period and why do we need to publish a Notice to Creditors?”
