Get IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE ...

The simple answer is that you do not have to probate a will in Florida. There is no requirement under Florida law that anyone is required to probate a will. The real question, however, is whether, under the circumstances, the will should be probated.

Life insurance, annuities, IRA's and retirement accounts will typically give the owner of the asset the ability to name a beneficiary upon the death of the owner. An asset with a beneficiary designation will not be a probate asset (unless the probate estate is listed as the beneficiary).

In Florida, assets that are held in a living trust may pass to beneficiaries without probate court proceedings. These trusts must be created before your death, and all assets including real estate, antiques, vehicles, and so on must be transferred into the trust under the terms of the trust document.

All estates do not go through probate in Florida. If a person passes away without a will or trust and has assets in their name ONLY, then probate is required to distribute property and monies. ... However, without a will or trust all assets must pass through probate court if no beneficiary or joint owner is named.

A life insurance policy, annuity contract, or individual retirement account payable to the decedent's estate. Real estate titled in the sole name of the decedent, or in the name of the decedent and another person as tenants in common, is a probate asset (unless it is homestead property).

Simple answer: No, not all Estates have to go through probate in Florida. However, the real question is whether all assets have to go through probate in Florida. And, the answer is no. ... Generally speaking, there are only three ways to transfer assets in Florida.

Here are the statutory fees: Value of estate up to $40,000: $1,500. $40,000 to $70,000: $2,250. $70,000 to $100,000: $3,000.

Simple answer: No, not all Estates have to go through probate in Florida. However, the real question is whether all assets have to go through probate in Florida. And, the answer is no. ... Generally speaking, there are only three ways to transfer assets in Florida.

Under Florida law, there are three main types of probate: formal administration, summary administration, and disposition without administration. ... Formal probate administration takes place in the local Circuit Court of the County in which the decedent resided at the time of their death.

Life insurance, annuities, IRA's and retirement accounts will typically give the owner of the asset the ability to name a beneficiary upon the death of the owner. An asset with a beneficiary designation will not be a probate asset (unless the probate estate is listed as the beneficiary).