Brevard County probate help.

Clerk and filing

E-filing and records search

• The clerk's e-filing page says original documents are not required as follow-up filings except for certain specified documents such as wills and codicils. brevardclerk.us
• Judge Ballou takes proposed orders in Word (.docx) through the proposed-order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, except orders tied to an upcoming or completed hearing, which go by e-mail to the judicial assistant. flcourts18.org
• The circuit's formal administration checklist requires all orders to be e-filed through the e-portal. flcourts18.org
• The probate page asks that proposed orders accompany any probate petition, with at least one self-addressed stamped envelope. brevardclerk.us

Probate filing fees posted by the clerk

Source: Brevard County Clerk of Court and Comptroller fee schedule, checked October 16, 2026. Each posted fee that has a § 28.2401 amount is $1 above that amount (plus the $4 petition charge where § 28.2401(3) applies). The reference chart prints other probate rows (will deposit, reopening, incapacity petition) in a layout where label and amount are not side by side, so they are not listed here.

Judges and divisions

18th Judicial Circuit. Serves Brevard and Seminole counties.

Courthouses that hear probate

• Historic Titusville Courthouse, 506 S. Palm Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 flcourts18.org probate assignment

• The Judges Directory lists Judge Ballou in division P/G with designation P and location code TC-2nd; AO 26-16-B and her procedures place the division at the Titusville Courthouse. flcourts18.org
• Her procedures list the mailing and physical address as 506 S. Palm Avenue, Courtroom 2, Titusville, FL 32796, and telephone 321-603-2510. flcourts18.org
• The circuit lists Brevard Court Administration at the Moore Justice Center, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, (321) 633-2171, and prints the same number in each Brevard courthouse listing, including Titusville. flcourts18.org
• The circuit lists the Titusville Historic Courthouse at 506 S. Palm Ave., and the Moore Justice Center at 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. flcourts18.org
• The Florida Courts site lists the Eighteenth Circuit as Brevard and Seminole counties. flcourts.gov

Administrative orders

Orders of the 18th Judicial Circuit that apply to probate and guardianship cases in Brevard County. Circuit order index.

• AO 26-16-B, Judges - Division Assignments. Date: Signed March 27, 2026; effective April 1, 2026. Assigns the Brevard probate and guardianship division to Judge Ballou at the Titusville Courthouse.
• AO 25-28, Probate and Guardianship - Reporting by Guardians; Use of Corporate Credit Cards by Professional Guardians. Date: 2025. Requires electronic fingerprints from nonprofessional proposed guardians and electronic re-printing every five years for professional guardians, circuit-wide, replacing AO 17-46-B.
• AO 15-40, Probate and Guardianship - Filing Annual Guardianship Reports. Date: September 15, 2015. Puts guardians of property on a fiscal-year basis, with each annual accounting due by the first day of the fourth month after the letters anniversary.
• AO 17-37, Mental Health - Confidentiality of Examining Committee Reports. Date: 2017. Makes examining committee reports in incapacity cases confidential, open only to the court, clerk, petitioner and counsel, and the alleged incapacitated person and counsel.
• AO 22-17-B, Probate & Guardianship - Approved Course of Instruction and Education for Non-Professional Guardians Appointed by the Court. Date: 2022. Lists the approved courses for the 8 hours of guardian education (4 hours for a parent guardian of a minor's property).
• AO 93-16, Trusts - Filing of Court Cases. Date: February 9, 1993. Requires every case on the administration of a trust to be filed in the Probate Division of the circuit court.
• AO 26-24, Administrative Orders - Rescinds Administrative Order 26-10. Date: June 1, 2026. Rescinds AO 26-10, the circuit's own order on generative AI in filings, and relies on Rule 2.515(d)(2).

Local requirements and forms

Filing and venue

• The circuit's Probate Division hears estates of decedents and minors, wills, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization and competency, plus Jimmy Ryce Act proceedings. flcourts18.org
• Cases on the administration of trusts are filed in the Probate Division. flcourts18.org
• The clerk does not schedule hearings; the presiding judge does. brevardclerk.us

Wills and small estates

• A disposition of personal property without administration cannot be used when real property is involved; the clerk lists the original will if any, the death certificate, the funeral home statement showing who paid, notarized consents from heirs, and asset statements, with the filing fee due at filing. brevardclerk.us
• The clerk says a person who paid funeral or last-60-day medical expenses may qualify for the disposition when the assets do not exceed what was paid; § 735.301 states the standard. flsenate.gov
• The clerk points to § 732.901 for production of wills and lists Wills for Safekeeping records. brevardclerk.us

Summary and formal administration

• The clerk page states a $75,000 summary administration limit, or a decedent dead at least two years; the circuit's own checklist and § 735.201(2) state $150,000. flcourts18.org
• A homesteaded property counts as $0 toward the total assets in the clerk's summary administration test. brevardclerk.us
• The clerk says a summary administration needs no attorney and a formal administration requires one. brevardclerk.us
• The clerk points summary administration filers to the Law Library at the Viera Courthouse for forms, telephone (321) 617-7295. brevardclerk.us
• The court requires an Affidavit of Heirs in all intestate estates; the circuit posts a Brevard-only form. flcourts18.org
• The summary checklist asks for a death certificate before the order of summary administration and for the original will to be deposited with the court. flcourts18.org

Hearings (Judge Ballou)

• Judge Ballou requires a meet and confer, and a Certificate of Compliance, before hearing time is requested; with three good-faith attempts the certificate may list the dates tried instead. flcourts18.org
• A pro se opponent with a listed phone number must be tried twice on two different days before a hearing is set at least 14 days out. flcourts18.org
• The scheduling party files a Notice of Hearing with the clerk and e-mails it to the judicial assistant within 24 hours of confirming the time, or the hearing time is cancelled. flcourts18.org
• Materials and case law go to the court at least 10 days before the hearing, and evidence is exchanged and sent at least 10 days ahead; otherwise the hearing may be cancelled. flcourts18.org
• Continuances are disfavored and need good cause; only the scheduling party may cancel a hearing. flcourts18.org
• Remote appearances use Microsoft Teams. A request is a motion, filed with a proposed order in Word at least 5 business days before the hearing; trials and evidentiary hearings of 30 minutes or more are in person unless the court permits otherwise. flcourts18.org
• Exhibits are submitted on paper; items of 10 pages or less can be e-mailed to the judicial assistant. flcourts18.org

Proposed orders (Judge Ballou)

• Proposed orders go in Word format with a cover letter saying all parties agree or stating the disagreement; they are due no later than 5 days after a hearing. flcourts18.org
• Orders for upcoming or completed hearings are e-mailed to the judicial assistant; other proposed orders go through the portal. flcourts18.org
• The bond amount in an order appointing a personal representative is never left blank; the order shows "$0" or "waived". flcourts18.org

Guardianship and checklists

• Annual accountings by guardians of property follow a fiscal year tied to the letters, due by the first day of the fourth month after the anniversary (AO 15-40). flcourts18.org
• Nonprofessional proposed guardians submit fingerprints electronically with the application (AO 25-28). flcourts18.org
• Examining committee reports in incapacity cases are confidential, open only to the court, the clerk, the petitioner and counsel, and the alleged incapacitated person and counsel (AO 17-37). flcourts18.org
• After a petition for incapacity is filed, the court appoints an attorney for the alleged incapacitated person and an examining committee within 5 days; the committee reports within 15 days, and the court sets the hearing within 14 days after the reports. flcourts18.org
• The circuit posts checklists for summary administration, formal administration, guardian advocate, guardian of a minor, mental health incapacity, approval of a minor's settlement and guardianship of an incapacitated person. flcourts18.org
• The circuit says it does not provide probate forms. flcourts18.org

Forms and checklists

• Summary Administration Checklist, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
• Formal Probate Administration Checklist (Rev 8/12/26), Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
• Affidavit of Heirs (Brevard only), Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
• Guardian advocate, guardian of a minor, incapacity and settlement checklists, and guardian advocate manual, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
• Judge Ballou Judicial Practices and Procedures (Division P), Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
• Statement of Claim and designation of e-mail address forms, Brevard County Clerk

Property and homestead

• The Brevard clerk posts a Homestead Exemption link to the Brevard County Property Appraiser. brevardclerk.us
• The Florida Department of Revenue says applications and documents go to the property appraiser in the county where the property is located, and the appraiser decides whether a parcel is entitled to an exemption. floridarevenue.com

Death certificates

• The DOH-Brevard Office of Vital Statistics issues death records for all Florida counties for deaths from 2009 to the present; other years come from the Jacksonville state office. A valid picture ID is required. brevard.floridahealth.gov

Records and help

• The clerk is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the main line (321) 637-5413. brevardclerk.us
• Section 735.201(2) in the 2026 Florida Statutes reads $150,000, as amended by chapter 2026-57. flsenate.gov
• Chapter 2026-57, Laws of Florida, took effect July 1, 2026. laws.flrules.org
• The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service takes calls at 800-342-8011, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. floridabar.org

Sources

Last checked: October 16, 2026. Each source shows the text that supports the facts above.

1. Florida Statutes § 28.2401, probate service charges and filing fees (2026), checked October 16, 2026
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   • Fee for formal administration, guardianship, ancillary, curatorship, or conservatorship proceedings .......... $395
   • Fee for summary administration - estates valued at $1,000 or more .......... $340
   • Fee for summary administration - estates valued at less than $1,000 .......... $230
   • Charge for caveat .......... $40
   • Fee for disposition of personal property without administration .......... $230
   • Fee for guardianship proceedings of person only .......... $230
   • Charge for exemplified certificates .......... $7
   • An additional service charge of $4 on petitions seeking summary administration, formal administration, ancillary administration, guardianship, curatorship, and conservatorship shall be paid to the clerk.
   • Recording shall be required for all petitions opening and closing an estate; petitions regarding real estate; and orders, letters, bonds, oaths, wills, proofs of wills, returns, and such other papers as the judge shall deem advisable to record or that shall be required to be recorded under the Florida Probate Code.
2. Florida Statutes § 735.201, summary administration (2026), checked October 16, 2026
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   • does not exceed $150,000 or that the decedent has been dead for more than 2 years
   • s. 7, ch. 2026-57
3. Chapter 2026-57, Laws of Florida, checked October 16, 2026
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   • Section 7. Subsection (2) of section 735.201, Florida Statutes, is amended
   • Section 14. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
4. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, checked October 16, 2026
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   • the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal serves as a single, statewide access point connecting thousands of users to Florida's court system.
5. The Florida Bar, Lawyer Referral Service, checked October 16, 2026
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   • Call 800-342-8011, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
6. Florida Statutes § 735.301, disposition without administration (2026), checked October 16, 2026
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   • No administration shall be required or formal proceedings instituted upon the estate of a decedent leaving only personal property exempt under the provisions of s. 732.402
   • nonexempt personal property the value of which does not exceed the sum of the amount of preferred funeral expenses and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last 60 days of the last illness
7. Florida Courts, Trial Courts - Circuit, checked October 16, 2026
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   • Eighteenth Circuit - Brevard and Seminole
8. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, home page, checked October 16, 2026
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   • Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
   • Brevard Court Administration 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940-8006 321-633-2171
   • Seminole Court Administration 301 N. Park Avenue Sanford, FL 32771-1292 407-665-4200
9. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Orders, checked October 16, 2026
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   • Only Active Administrative Orders from 1978 to the present are available online
10. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Courthouse Locations, checked October 16, 2026
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    • Titusville Historic Courthouse
    • 506 S. Palm Ave.
    • Civil Justice Center
    • 301 N. Park Ave.
    • Moore Justice Center
    • 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
    • Brevard Court Administration Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940-8006 (321) 633-2171
    • Titusville Historic Courthouse Titusville 506 S. Palm Ave. Titusville FL 32796 (321) 633-2171
11. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Probate & Guardianship, checked October 16, 2026
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    • The Probate Division of the Circuit Court has jurisdiction of proceedings relating to the settlement of the estates of decedents and minors, the granting of wills, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization, and the determination of competency.
    • The Probate Division also has jurisdiction over proceedings relating to the Jimmy Ryce Act (sexual predator)
    • The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit does not provide any forms related to the Probate process.
    • Affidavit of Heirs (Brevard Only)
    • Summary Administration Checklist
    • Formal Probate Administration Checklist
    • Guardian Advocate Checklist
    • Guardian of Minor Checklist
    • Mental Health Incapacity Checklist
    • Once the Petition for Incapacity is filed with the court, the court, within five (5) days, will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP and an examining committee to conduct an evaluation
    • Once the Petition for Incapacity is filed with the court, the court, within five (5) days, will appoint an attorney to represent the AIP and an examining committee to conduct an evaluation.
    • The examining committee will complete their evaluations and submit their reports back to the court within fifteen (15) days.
    • The court will then set a hearing to be held within fourteen (14) days after receiving the reports from the examining committee.
    • Brevard Guardian Advocate Manual
    • Seminole Guardian Advocate Manual
12. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Judges Directory, checked October 16, 2026
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    • (TC-2nd) BALLOU, TESHA (P/G) HELEN COPE (321) 264-6756 P
    • (JJC) GALLUZZO, JOHN D. (JUV/P/MH/G) STEPHANIE MCNEAL (407) 665-5398 P
    • (CJC) ORTH, WILLIAM S. (JUV/P/MH/G) DEBBIE WHITEHEAD (407) 665-5342 B
13. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 25-28 Reporting by Guardians and Fingerprinting (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.: 25-28
    • SUPERSEDES 17-46-B
    • This Administrative Order revokes and replaces Administrative Order 17-46-B and is a circuit-wide applicable Order.
    • All nonprofessional proposed guardians shall submit fingerprints electronically at the time of initial application to be appointed guardian.
    • Professional guardians, including employees of professional guardians, shall submit fingerprints electronically and must be electronically reprinted every five (5) years.
14. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 15-40 Annual Guardianship Reports (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • IN RE: PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP - FILING ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP REPORTS
    • Annual accountings shall be filed by guardians of property on a fiscal year basis.
    • Each annual accounting shall be filed on or before the first day of the fourth month after the anniversary date of the letters of guardianship.
    • DONE and ORDERED this 15th day of September, 2015.
15. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 17-37 Confidentiality of Examining Committee Reports (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • MENTAL HEALTH
    • CONFIDENTIALITY OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE REPORTS
    • Examining committee reports filed in mental health cases in conjunction with a Petition to Determine Incapacity are deemed confidential and are subject to inspection only by the court, the clerk or the clerk's representative, the petitioner, the petitioner's attorney, the alleged incapacitated person and the alleged incapacitated person's attorney.
16. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 93-16 Trusts, Filing of Court Cases (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • IN RE: TRUSTS - Filing of Court Cases
    • All cases relating to the administration of trusts shall be filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court.
17. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 22-17-B Education for Non-Professional Guardians (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 22-17-B
    • APPROVED COURSE OF INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS APPOINTED BY THE COURT
    • must receive a minimum of eight hours of instruction and training
    • must receive a minimum of 4 hours of instruction and training
18. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 26-24 Rescinding AO 26-10 (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.: 26-24
    • RESCINDS 26-10
    • Administrative Order 26-10 is hereby rescinded.
    • DONE AND ORDERED this 1st day of June, 2026
19. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Summary Administration Checklist (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION CHECKLIST
    • does not exceed $150,000 or that the decedent has been dead for more than 2 years
    • The court requires that an Affidavit of Heirs be filed in all intestate estate.
    • Death Certificate - A copy of an official record of the death of a decedent shall be filed at any time prior to entry of the order of summary administration.
    • Original Last Will and Testament shall be deposited with the Court.
20. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Formal Probate Administration Checklist (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • FORMAL PROBATE ADMINISTRATION CHECKLIST
    • The court requires that an Affidavit of Heirs be filed in all intestate estates.
    • All orders are required to be e-filed through the e-portal
    • Rev 8/12/26
    • Oath of Personal Representative
    • Designation of Resident Agent and Acceptance
    • Letters of Administration
21. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Affidavit of Heirs, Brevard (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
    • AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRS
    • To be completed by an interested party
22. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, AO 26-16-B Judges, Division Assignments (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO.: 26-16-B
    • DIVISION ASSIGNMENTS
    • The following division assignments will be effective April 1, 2026
    • PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP Judge Ballou Titusville Courthouse
    • DONE AND ORDERED this 27th day of March, 2026
    • MELANIE CHASE CHIEF JUDGE
23. Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Judge Ballou Judicial Practices and Procedures (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • Judicial Practices and Procedures
    • (last modified July 13, 2026)
    • Honorable Tesha Scolaro Ballou, Circuit Judge
    • Mailing Address: 506 S. Palm Avenue, Courtroom 2, Titusville, FL 32796
    • Telephone: 321-603-2510
    • All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail
    • Prior to contacting the judicial assistant to obtain hearing time, the parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve the contested issue.
    • A mandatory meet and confer process is hereby established as set forth below, for all contested motions/issues to be set for hearing in the Probate/Guardianship Division
    • file the applicable Certificate of Compliance
    • If counsel who will notice the hearing is unable to reach opposing counsel to conduct the conference after three (3) good faith attempts
    • the scheduling party must make two attempts on two different days to coordinate
    • the Scheduling Party must file a Notice of Hearing with the Clerk, with a copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant, within 24 hours of confirming the hearing date/time
    • it must be submitted at least 10 days prior to your hearing
    • All evidence needs to be exchanged between the parties, with exhibits marked accordingly, and a copy to the Court at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
    • Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.
    • Only the party who scheduled a hearing may cancel a hearing.
    • The Court uses Microsoft Teams for remote appearances.
    • Trials and any evidentiary hearing scheduled for 30 minutes or more will be in person unless the Court grants permission otherwise.
    • Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
    • Requests for remote appearance must be submitted at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled hearing, by filing a motion with a copy provided to the Court, along with a proposed order in Word.
    • All proposed orders being filed through the Florida Courts E-filing Portal must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx extension)
    • All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter, either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement
    • All proposed orders pertaining to upcoming hearings or as a result of a hearing that was held must be submitted to the Court by email
    • All other proposed orders must be submitted to the court by the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
    • Proposed orders must be submitted no later than 5 days after any hearing, unless the Court has advised otherwise.
    • Do not leave the bond amount blank in the appropriate order appointing personal representative in a formal administration (intestate or testate).
    • Please insert "$0" or "waived" as the amount of the bond.
    • If the materials or case law are 10 pages or less, it can be emailed to the JA.
    • Exhibits must be submitted in paper format.
    • Only the Court can set a status conference.
    • See Attached Administrative Order No: 26-10
24. Brevard County Clerk, Probate & Guardianship, checked October 16, 2026
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    • To qualify for Summary Administration, the assets should be less than $75,000 or the decedent must have died at least two years prior to filing.
    • If there is real property involved and the property was homesteaded, the value of the property is exempt and is considered $0 in regards to calculating the total amount of assets for probate.
    • You may obtain the forms for Summary Administration from the Law Library at the Viera Courthouse.
    • The Law Library's telephone number is (321) 617-7295.
    • You do not have to have to be represented by an attorney to file for Summary Administration.
    • Attorney representation is required for this case type.
    • contact the Florida Bar's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011
    • Please include the proposed order(s) when filing any probate petition and always include at least one self-addressed stamped envelope.
    • does not schedule hearings. Consult with the presiding judge
    • Contact the Probate Department by emailing
    • This form may not be used when real property is involved.
    • Original Last Will and Testament of the decedent, if one exists
    • Copy of the statement from the funeral home showing by whom the bill was paid
    • Signed and notarized consents from all heirs, if any
    • The filing fee is due at the time the Petition is filed.
    • Please refer to F.S. 732.901 for information on the production of wills.
    • Wills for Safekeeping
    • 21-35-B = Probate & Guardianship - Petitions to Sell Real Property
    • 15-40 = Probate and Guardianship - Filing Annual Guardianship Reports
    • Guardianship Reports Due Date Calculator
    • Statement of Claim
    • Designation of E-mail Address for a Party Not Represented by an Attorney

    Note: The clerk page prints $75,000 as the summary administration limit; § 735.201(2) reads $150,000 under chapter 2026-57, and the court's own summary checklist uses $150,000. The page asks for proposed orders with the petition and a self-addressed stamped envelope; Judge Ballou's procedures take proposed orders by e-mail or the portal.

25. Brevard County Clerk, contact page, checked October 16, 2026
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    • Main Line: (321) 637-5413
    • Administration, Human Resources, & Full-service counter (Titusville Office) 400 South Street, Second Floor Titusville, FL 32780 Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
    • Historic Titusville Courthouse 506 South Palm Avenue Titusville, FL 32796 Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
    • Moore Justice Center / Viera Courthouse 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera 32940 Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
    • Melbourne Branch Courthouse 51 Nieman Avenue Melbourne, FL 32901 Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
    • Merritt Island Office Merritt Island Service Complex 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Room 129 Merritt Island, FL 32953
    • Palm Bay Office 450 Cogan Drive SE Palm Bay, FL 32909
    • Court Paperwork, Pleadings, Filing Fees, Etc. P.O. Box 219 Titusville, FL 32781-0219

    Note: The page does not say which counter takes probate filings; the probate page names only the Probate Department e-mail.

26. Brevard County Clerk, Schedule of Fees Reference Chart (PDF), checked October 16, 2026
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    • Opening any estate of one document or more
    • Manage Property of Non-Resident $231.00
    • Caveat or Notice of Trust $41.00
    • Petition and Order to Admit Foreign Wills, Authenticated Copies, Exemplified Copies, or Transcript to Record $231.00
    • Disposition of Personal Property without Administration $231.00
    • Summary Administration, less than $1,000 $235.00
    • Summary Administration, $1,000 or greater $345.00
    • Petition to Establish Trust $400.00
    • Formal Administration, Guardianship of Property, Guardianship of Person and Property, Curatorship, or Conservatorship $400.00
    • Guardianship of person only $235.00
    • Veteran's Administration Guardianship $235.00
27. Brevard County Clerk, Fees and Charges, checked October 16, 2026
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    • Schedule of Fees and Charges Quick Reference
    • Schedule of Fees Reference Chart
    • Distribution Schedule
28. Brevard County Clerk, E-Filing, checked October 16, 2026
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    • Original documents are not required as follow up filings except for certain specified documents, wills, codicils, et al.
    • Find an E-Filing Assistant
    • To view the current operational status of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
29. Brevard County Clerk, home page, checked October 16, 2026
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    • Homestead Exemption
    • Probate

    Note: Homestead Exemption is a link on this page to the Brevard County Property Appraiser homestead page. The property appraiser site returned a bot challenge (HTTP 403) to automated requests, so its text was not read.

30. Brevard County Property Appraiser, Homestead Exemption (link posted by the Brevard County Clerk), checked October 16, 2026
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    • Homestead Exemption (link text on the Brevard County Clerk home page)

    Note: Not read: the site returned an HTTP 403 bot challenge to automated requests on 2026-10-16. The URL is the link the Brevard County Clerk posts for Homestead Exemption. No fact on this page comes from this site.

31. Florida Department of Revenue, Property Tax Exemptions and Additional Benefits, checked October 16, 2026
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    • all applications and documentation to the property appraiser in the county where the property is located.
    • The property appraiser determines if a parcel is entitled to an exemption.
32. Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Death Certificates, checked October 16, 2026
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    • The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard) Office of Vital Statistics issues death records for all Florida counties for deaths from 2009 to present.
    • The cost for one death certificate is $12.00.
    • All other records must be obtained from the Jacksonville Vital Statistics State Office.
    • Apply in person at the DOH-Brevard Office of Vital Statistics located at 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940.
    • Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • You must have a valid picture ID.
    • Please add $2.00 for shipping and handling.
    • Express delivery is available for $18.00 via UPS.
    • Phone: 321-454-7163