Florida Probate

In Florida, probate is the legal process through which the estate of a deceased person is administered and distributed. It involves several key steps, beginning with the filing of a petition in the circuit court of the county where the deceased person resided or had real property.

Once appointed by the court, a personal representative—who must be a Florida resident or blood relative—oversees the gathering and inventorying of the deceased person’s assets, notifies creditors, pays debts and taxes, and distributes the estate’s remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the terms of the will or state law if there is no will.

Probate in Florida aims to ensure the orderly distribution of assets, settle outstanding debts and claims, and provide a transparent framework for resolving disputes among heirs or creditors. While probate can be a complex and time-consuming process, seeking guidance from Zacharia Brown attorneys can help navigate the proceedings effectively and ensure compliance with Florida probate law.