Guides for Florida
- The will must be filed within 10 days of death.
- Summary administration is available for estates under $75,000, or when the deceased has been dead for more than two years.
- Homestead property has special protections under Florida law that can override what a will says.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Florida
A complete guide to probate in Florida: Circuit Court process, the $75,000 summary administration threshold, homestead protections, creditor claim deadlines, and the 10-day will deposit rule.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Florida?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Florida, state regulations, pre-need contract laws, and ways to reduce expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Florida
How to order certified death certificates in Florida: costs, processing times, the cause-of-death confidentiality rule, and ordering from the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
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