FL risk area

Probate risk in Florida

Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.

Florida summary administration is available for smaller estates or when the decedent has been dead for more than two years.

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At a glance

Key takeaways

Summary administration may be used if the estate subject to administration is $75,000 or less (excluding exempt property).
Summary administration is also available if the decedent has been dead for more than two years.
Applies to resident or nonresident decedents if other statutory conditions are met.
Summary administration is also available when the decedent has been dead for more than two years, when creditor claims are barred.

Questions to consider

State overview

Florida summary administration is available for smaller estates or when the decedent has been dead for more than two years.

Summary administration may be used if the estate subject to administration is $75,000 or less (excluding exempt property).
Summary administration is also available if the decedent has been dead for more than two years.
Applies to resident or nonresident decedents if other statutory conditions are met.
Summary administration is also available when the decedent has been dead for more than two years, when creditor claims are barred.

Sources

Risk sources

Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).

National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Florida.