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Florida summary administration in 2026: the $150,000 ceiling under Fla. Stat. 735.201, how the value test is actually measured, what the Rule 5.530 petition must contain, the creditor duties that come with it, and when formal administration is the better route.
A Florida probate flat fee is a fixed price for an attorney's ordinary services in an estate...
There is no single "missing beneficiary time limit" in Florida probate. There are six of them,...
Which Florida assets skip probate entirely, what exempt property means under Fla. Stat. 732.402, how homestead really works, and the small estate limits that changed on July 1, 2026.
Chapter 2026-85 (CS/HB 131) amended Fla. Stat. §733.501 effective July 1, 2026, lowering the curator appointment standard, making bond the default, and adding curator reporting and court review.
How long does probate take in Florida? For most families the honest answer falls into one of two...
Florida Probate Rules 5.200 through 5.340 control every step of opening and organizing a probate...
Florida has no true small estate affidavit. Instead, estates under $75,000 can use Summary Administration or Disposition Without Administration. See which fits.
Florida probate costs run 3-7% of estate value. See the 2026 §733.6171 fee schedule, worked examples for $50K-$750K estates, and who actually pays.
Sometimes when it comes to inherited property, such as a family home, many generations will live...
Probate Lawyers in Lakeland Florida. We Provide experienced Probate Legal Services in Polk County,...
Probate can feel overwhelming at first glance, especially when the concept of jointly held assets...
Many of our clients are surprised by just how much of the probate process occurs outside the...
The phrase "til Death do you part" is not just an expression of the lifelong commitment of a...
End-of-life planning can be a scary thing. People, by nature, do not readily wish to confront the...