Probate Administration Services
Summary Probate Administration in Florida
In Florida, summary probate administration is an expedited process for handling smaller estates or those where the decedent has been deceased for more than two years. It is governed by Florida Statutes § 735.201-735.2063 and Florida Probate Rule 5.530. Summary administration allows for the estate to be distributed without the need for a full, formal probate process, making it faster and more cost-effective.
To qualify for summary administration, two key conditions must be met: (1) the value of the estate subject to probate must not exceed $75,000 (excluding exempt property, like homestead), or (2) the decedent must have passed away more than two years ago. Additionally, all creditors must be paid or provided for before assets are distributed. If there are outstanding creditors, a petition for summary administration cannot be granted unless the creditors consent or their claims are satisfied.
Our Process
At Jason Quick Law, PLLC, we understand the complexities of probate administration, especially for individuals with small estates and no debt or those who passed away more than two years ago. Our firm offers special probate procedures that provide a faster and less expensive version of probate, ensuring that our clients have access to efficient and cost-effective legal solutions.
Here are the steps of the process.
1. Initial consultation by phone or video web conference.
2. Complete a questionnaire and provide us with necessary documents.
3. You sign Court paperwork, which can often be electronically signed by e-mail.
4. We communicate with the Circuit Court on your behalf and attend any hearings.
5. You receive a final Order of Summary Administration, which distributes the property and probate ends.
