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Any asset owned by a decedent is subject to probate in Florida. The exception to this rule is property that had a named beneficiary or rights of survivorship.
A: Yes, it is possible for estates to be settled in Florida without the probate process. The largest example of this is when assets are held in a revocable living trust, have been designated as jointly owned property with rights of survivorship, or are in accounts that have named beneficiaries.
In Florida, the Notice of Administration is a formal document that seeks to notify all interested parties of the decedent's death, as well as the filing of their last will and testament as part of the probate proceedings.
Disposition of Personal Property without Administration. A Disposition of Personal Property without Administration is a proceeding used to request release of the assets of the deceased to the heirs or other qualified parties without Formal Administration.
For Clerk of Court eFiling assistance, direct your inquiry to: eFiling@browardclerk. The case type and 'reference number' must be included in the subject line.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
IMPORTANT: Deeds related to Broward County properties must be recorded with the Broward County Records Division in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Click here to visit their website.
A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less. This amount does not include filing costs, interest, and attorneys' fees.
How do I submit documents to be issued in Broward County? Summons, writs, subpoenas and other documents that are issued by the clerk should be eFiled. Choose the appropriate document type from the dropdown list. All document types to be issued will be preceded by an “e”, such as “eSummons” or “eWrit”.