Probate Statutes of Limitations Creditors have two years from the decedent's death to bring claims against the estate. Otherwise, you generally must raise estate-related claims during administration. Objections to the appointment or conduct of the personal representative must be filed before the estate is closed.
Depending on the type of case or procedure, Florida's statutes of limitations range from two to four years. The point at which the clock starts ticking typically is the date of the incident or discovery of a wrong.
If you're bringing a lawsuit against the dead person in Florida, if you're seeking damages from a dead person, don't sue the “estate.” You have to sue the named personal representative of the deceased Florida resident's estate. They are appointed by the court after the petition for administration is filed.
Unknown creditors must file their claims within the 90-day window following the publication of the notice. Note that all claims against an estate are barred two years after the decedent's date of death, regardless of whether a probate proceeding has been initiated or a Notice to Creditors has been published.
Stat, section 733.710- Limitations on claims against estates, the estate is not liable for any claim filed 2 years after the decedent passed away. Creditors must file claims in writing. The claims must state the name and address of the claimant and his or her attorney, if any.
For creditors who only received notice via publication: These creditors have up to 3 months from the date of first publication to file a claim. For known or reasonably ascertainable creditors who did not receive any notice: These creditors have up to 2 years after the date of death to file claims.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose.
Probate in Miami-Dade County usually takes about 9 to 12 months. If things are simple, it might only take 6 months, but complicated cases can last up to 18 months.
A claim up to $8,000 – not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees – can be filed with the Clerk's Office as a Small Claims action, ing to Rule 7.010 of the Florida Rules of Court and Chapter 34 of the Florida Statutes. A deputy clerk may be able to assist you with the filing of a small claims suit.