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FLORIDA PROBATE BY COUNTY
Directory

Florida Probate Court Information for All 67 Counties

Florida probate cases must be filed in the correct county based on where the deceased person lived at the time of death. While Florida probate law is uniform statewide, each case is handled locally through the county circuit courts.

This directory helps you quickly find Florida probate by county, including court locations, filing guidance, and key resources for all 67 counties.

Map of Florida highlighting all 67 counties served, illustrating statewide probate legal services coverage across Florida

This infographic shows Florida’s 67 counties covered by our probate legal services.

How Probate Works by County in Florida

All probate matters in Florida are governed by the Florida Probate Code, but cases must be filed in the appropriate county court.

Under Fla. Stat. § 733.101, probate is generally filed in:

The county where the deceased lived at the time of death
Or where estate property is located (in certain cases)

Each county has its own circuit court and clerk of court responsible for probate filings.

Florida Probate Court by County

Select your county below to view probate court information and local filing guidance:

Our Main Service Areas:

Brevard County

Lake County

Orange County

Osceola County

Seminole County

Volusia County

Popular Counties for Probate:

Exterior of the Broward County Judicial Complex West Building at 201 S.E. 6th Street, the primary location for probate and civil court services in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Exterior view of the modern Duval County Courthouse in Florida, featuring large white columns, glass windows, and a tall palm tree in the foreground

The George Edgecomb Courthouse in Tampa, the primary location for Hillsborough County probate and estate matters, showing the building's modern architecture and landscaped entrance

The modern Lee County Justice Center in Fort Myers, Florida, where probate and court services are located, showing the contemporary multi-story complex and tropical plaza entrance

Broward County

Hillsborough County

Duval County

Lee County

Miami-Dade County Courthouse in downtown Miami, Florida – the main courthouse where probate, estate, will, and guardianship cases are handled

The Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, the primary location for Florida probate and estate proceedings, showing the main entrance and facade

The historic Pinellas County Courthouse in Clearwater, Florida, where probate and guardianship matters are handled, showing its classic Neoclassical facade and grand columned entrance

Historic illustration of the Sarasota County Courthouse in Sarasota, where Florida probate cases, estate administration, wills, and inheritance matters are handled

Palm Beach County

Miami-Dade County

Pinellas County

Sarasota County

Additional Counties (in Alphabetical Order):

The Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center in Gainesville, Florida, where probate and family court matters are heard, showing the building's modern brick architecture and professional landscaped grounds

The Baker County Courthouse in Macclenny, Florida, where probate and guardianship matters are handled, showing its classic red brick and white columned architecture

The Bay County Courthouse in Panama City, Florida, where probate and guardianship matters are handled, showing its grand columned entrance and classic brick architecture

The Bradford County Courthouse in Starke, Florida, where probate and court services are provided, showing its modern Brutalist architecture and wide entrance plaza

Alachua County

Baker County

Bay County

Bradford County

The Calhoun County Courthouse in Blountstown, Florida, where probate and court services are provided, showing its modern tan brick architecture and white columned entrance

The Charlotte County Justice Center in Punta Gorda, Florida, where probate and court services are located, showing the contemporary brick complex, its iconic clock tower, and the scenic Peace River in the background

The modern Citrus County Courthouse in Inverness, Florida, where probate and court services are located, showing its unique orange architecture and clearly marked entrance at 110 N. Apopka Avenue

The Clay County Courthouse in Green Cove Springs, Florida, where probate and court services are handled, showing its distinctive clock tower with a green dome and grand Neoclassical entrance

Calhoun County

Charlotte County

Citrus County

Clay County

Front view of the Collier County Courthouse at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida, featuring white architecture, central glass facade, and surrounding landscaping on a sunny day, where Probate proceedings and cases are held

Front view of the Columbia County Courthouse in Florida on a sunny day. The two-story beige brick building features a prominent clock tower, white columns, and arched entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaping

Front view of the DeSoto County Courthouse in Florida, a stately red brick building with classical white columns and pediment, flying the American flag. This is the location of the DeSoto County Probate Court

Exterior front view of the white building of Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City Florida where probate cases and other court proceedings are held

Collier County

Columbia County

DeSoto County

Dixie County

The M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building in Pensacola, Florida, home to the Escambia County probate courts, featuring its distinctive tiered concrete facade and main entrance

Kim C Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell Florida exterior front view of the modern courthouse building where probate cases and other court proceedings are held

A front view of the historic Franklin County Courthouse in Florida, featuring white fluted columns and a wide staircase, serving as the location for probate and estate matters

A front view of the historic Gadsden County Courthouse in Florida, featuring its signature copper dome and buff brick facade, serving as the site for probate and estate proceedings

Escambia County

Franklin County

Flagler County

Gadsden County

A front view of the Gilchrist County Courthouse in Florida, featuring its red brick facade and white-arched portico, serving as the site for probate and estate proceedings

Front view of Glades County Courthouse in Moore Haven Florida featuring white columns, brick exterior, and a central walkway under a bright blue sky, where probate proceedings are held

Exterior view of the Gulf County Courthouse in Port St. Joe, Florida where probate cases are held, along with other county court proceedings

Exterior view of the Hamilton County Courthouse in Florida, showing the north face of the modern building with a large glass entrance and 'Hamilton County Court House' sign, where probate proceedings are held

Gilchrist County

Gulf County

Glades County

Hamilton County

Exterior view of the Hardee County Courthouse in Wauchula, Florida, a stately two-story building with white columns and grand staircase that houses the Hardee County Probate Court and other county proceedings

Exterior view of the Hendry County Courthouse in LaBelle, Florida, a historic brick building with a prominent clock tower and red tile roof that houses the Hendry County Probate Court

Exterior view of the Hernando County Courthouse in Brooksville, Florida, a historic red brick building with white architectural details, grand entrance stairs, and lush landscaping that houses the Hernando County Probate Court

Exterior view of the Highlands County Courthouse in Sebring, Florida, a stately two-story building with columns that houses the Highlands County Probate Court, with the entrance flanked by palm trees and American flags

Hardee County

Hernando County

Hendry County

Highlands County

Exterior view of the Holmes County Courthouse in Bonifay, Florida, a modern beige building with a large American flag on a tall pole that houses the Holmes County Probate Court

Exterior view of the Indian River County Courthouse in Vero Beach, Florida, a distinctive building with a curved upper section and columns that houses the Indian River County Probate Court

Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse in Marianna, Florida, a large beige building with a red roof and columns that houses the Jackson County Probate Court

Jefferson County Courthouse with white neoclassical façade, central clock dome, palm trees, and entrance columns, representing Florida probate court location

Holmes County

Indian River County

Jackson County

Jefferson County

Lafayette County Courthouse in Florida, a beautiful light-colored historic building with a clock tower and palm trees in front, where probate proceedings are held

Exterior view of the modern Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida, a multi-story building with light-colored stone panels and extensive glass windows where probate proceedings are held, shown without any surrounding trees

Exterior view of the Levy County Courthouse in Bronson, Florida. This red brick building with a prominent gabled roof and arched entrance is where probate proceedings are held

Exterior view of the Liberty County Courthouse, a two-story red brick building with a gabled roof and central entrance, where probate proceedings are held, shown with the large tree removed

Lafayette County

Leon County

Levy County

Liberty County

Exterior view of the Madison County Courthouse in Madison, Florida, where probate court services are held, showing the historic architecture and flagpole

Exterior view of the Manatee County Courthouse in Bradenton, Florida, a large brick building with white columns and pediment, where probate proceedings are held

Exterior view of the Marion County Judicial Center in Ocala, Florida, a modern multi-story gray building with large glass windows and columns that houses the Marion County Probate Court

An architectural view of the Martin county courthouse building in Stuart, Florida, now shown without trees to provide a clear perspective of the site where probate proceedings are conducted to legally settle estates

Madison County

Manatee County

Marion County

Martin County

A photograph of the Monroe County Courthouse (Freeman Justice Center) in Key West, Florida, where legal matters such as probate and civil cases are handled within its Neoclassical red brick architecture

A photograph of the Robert M. Foster Judicial Complex in Yulee, Nassau County, Florida, showcasing its classical architecture with red brick, white columns, a central clock tower, and surrounding palm trees under a bright blue sky, where probate proceedings are held

Okaloosa County Courthouse in Florida representing probate administration and estate court services with red brick exterior and white columns

Okeechobee County Courthouse in Florida representing local probate court services with white classical architecture, palm trees, and American flag

Monroe County

Nassau County

Okaloosa County

Okeechobee County

Historic Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City, Florida representing probate and estate administration services with clock tower and white columns

Exterior view of the Polk County Courthouse in Florida, a multi-story government building where probate administration, estate proceedings, wills, guardianship, and other court matters are handled

Front entrance of the Putnam County Courthouse in Florida, featuring large columns and courthouse steps where probate administration, estate cases, wills, and guardianship proceedings are handled

Front exterior view of the Santa Rosa County Courthouse in Milton, Florida, showing a large concrete walkway leading to the main entrance under a clear blue sky, where probate proceedings, estate administration, and related court matters are handled

Pasco County

Polk County

Putnam County

Santa Rosa County

A high-resolution architectural photograph of the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center North Entrance in St. Johns County, where probate and judicial services are provided, featuring its distinctive red metal roof and arched portico

A high-resolution architectural photograph of the St. Lucie County Courthouse, where probate and other legal matters are handled, featuring its modern stone facade and palm-lined entrance

A historic three-story Sumter county brick courthouse in Florida featuring a white-columned portico, red tile roof, and two domed towers, set against a clear sky with a palm tree in the foreground, where local probate and estate matters are handled

Exterior view of the historic Suwannee County Courthouse in Florida, featuring a prominent clock tower with green dome, palm trees, and arched entrance

St. Johns County

St. Lucie County

Sumter County

Suwannee County

The Taylor County Courthouse in Perry, Florida, where county probate and legal proceedings are held, featuring its three-story brown brick facade, official county seal, and green window awnings

A photorealistic image of the Union County Courthouse in Lake Butler, Florida, a red brick building with a central arched entrance, where probate is handled

A photorealistic image of the Wakulla County Courthouse in Crawfordville, Florida, a modern white building with large windows and a central clock, where probate is handled

A photorealistic image of the Walton County Courthouse in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, a classical building with a central portico and columns, where probate is handled

Taylor County

Union County

Wakulla County

Walton County

Washington County

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What You’ll Find on Each County Page

Each county probate guide includes:

How to file probate in that county

Local circuit court and clerk information

Summary vs. formal administration options
Guidance for:

Common timelines and procedural requirements

Florida Probate Courts & Legal Authority

Probate cases in Florida are handled through the state circuit court system under:

Florida Courts - Court System (probate guide)
Florida Probate Rules (procedural requirements for all counties)
Florida Probate Code (substantive law governing estates)

While the law is statewide, county courts control filing, administration, and local procedures, making correct county selection essential.

Why Florida Probate by County Matters

Understanding where to file probate in Florida is critical because:

Filing in the wrong county can delay the case
Each county clerk has different procedures
Court schedules and processing times vary
Proper venue is required under Florida law

Related Probate Resources

Explore the Different Florida Probate Processes:

Person comforting a grieving family member during the Florida probate process after the loss of a loved one

Florida Probate Process Overview

Scales of justice on top of probate law and estate administration books with a petition for probate document, representing Florida formal administration process

Formal Administration

Summary Administration

Disposition Without Administration

Learn More About Florida Probate by Role:

Parents and children hugging in a house symbolizing property inheritance in Florida probate process

Florida Probate for Beneficiaries

Personal representative signing probate documents at a desk, symbolizing estate administration, legal responsibilities, and management of a Florida probate case

Florida Probate for Personal Representative

Surviving spouse reflecting beside a framed photo of a loved one, representing grief, loss, and the emotional realities of navigating the Florida probate process

Florida Probate for Surviving Spouse

Person reviewing bills and financial documents while holding a payment card at a laptop, representing creditor claims, outstanding debts, and financial obligations in a Florida probate case

Florida Probate for Creditors

Probate can be complex, especially when determining the correct county and navigating court requirements. Our firm assists clients across Florida with all types of probate administration.

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LEGAL REFERENCES AND SOURCES:

Florida Probate Code (Fla. Statutes §§ 731–735)
Florida Courts – Circuit Court System (official Florida judiciary)
Florida Courts System - Florida Courts System probate guide
Fla. Statute § 733.101 - Venue of Probate Proceedings

FLORIDA PROBATE BY COUNTY Directory