Florida Probate · most cases
Five paths through Florida probate. We know which one you're on.
Most Florida estates resolve through one of five named paths. The path depends on the size of the estate, whether there was a will, and where the person lived. Pick the closest match below — or skip the search and tell us your situation.
5 case types
Pick a path
By the formal name. Each shows the typical flat fee.
Summary Administration
Estates under $150k or 2+ years old. The fast, cheap path.
$1,950
Formal Administration
Larger estates. Full PR appointment, accounting, court oversight.
$2,950+
Ancillary Administration
Out-of-state decedent who owned Florida property.
$2,450
Disposition w/o Administration
Final-expense reimbursement. No probate proceeding.
$1,200
Determination of Homestead
Protect the family home from creditors. Often paired with another path.
Add-on · $400
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Or by your situation
Plain-English buckets. We'll route you to the right path.
No will (intestate)
Florida statute decides who inherits. We'll show you the map.
Out-of-state executor
We handle the FL filings remotely. You sign electronically.
Real estate in the estate
Title transfer + Florida's unique homestead protections.
Small estate / no real property
You probably qualify for summary administration.
Disputed will or heir
We refer litigation cases — and we know the right people.
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— At-a-glance
Compare the five paths side by side.
Most cases fit one of these. Run the eyebrow line, the threshold, and the price across the row — that usually narrows it to one or two paths. We'll confirm on the consult.
The path
Best for
Under $150k OR 2+ yrs old
Over $150k or any disputed estate
Out-of-state decedent · FL property
Under $6k · exempt assets only
Any FL home as primary residence
Flat fee
$1,950
$2,950+
$2,450
$1,200
Add-on · $400
Timeline
6–10 weeks
6–12 months
3–6 months
4–8 weeks
Concurrent with main case
PR appointed?
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Creditor period?
Sometimes
Yes (90 days)
Sometimes
No
No
Court hearing?
No
Sometimes
No
No
No
Most common use
Standard small/medium estate
Larger or contested estates
Snowbird estates · second homes
Funeral-expense reimbursement
Lock in homestead protection