What Is The Probate Process In Florida?

Grief can be overwhelming, yet there’s so much that has to be done when a loved one passes away. You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. Coughlan’s Law will guide you through the probate process, easing your burden and ensuring that the estate is settled properly. When a person passes away, their assets must be distributed according to their will (if there was one) or to their heirs as determined by Florida law. Probate is the process of identifying assets, settling debts, and distributing the balance to the beneficiaries.

This process is overseen by the courts.

3 Types of Probate in Florida

In the state of Florida, there are three types of probate: formal administration, summary administration and disposition without administration.

• Formal Administration is when the total property is valued above $75,000 or where a personal representative needs to be appointed.
• Summary Administration is administered when the total property and assets subject to probate are valued at $75,000 or less.
• Disposition Without Administration is utilized in specific circumstances to reimburse an individual for final expenses.