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.

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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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5 situations

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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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

Summary Administration

Most common

Formal Administration

Ancillary Administration

Disposition w/o Administration

Determination of Homestead

Best for

Under $150k OR 2+ yrs old

Over $150k or any disputed estate

Out-of-state decedent · FL property

Exempt assets + final expenses · or ≤ $20k intestate