Probate in Florida, handled for you
Florida is a two-track state. Smaller or older estates may qualify for summary administration, a faster simplified path. Most other estates go through formal administration — where Florida rules require a licensed attorney to represent the personal representative. Kindred handles the administrative work and coordinates the required attorney, so a grieving family deals with one team and one predictable price.
Florida requires a licensed attorney for a formal probate — and we include one. Under the Florida Probate Rules, a personal representative in a formal administration who is not the sole interested person must be represented by a licensed attorney. Kindred does everything around that legal representation and coordinates a fixed-price attorney for the parts that require one.
The four things families ask first
Hourly / flat fee
Read moreSummary administration can finish in about 1 to 3 months; formal administration typically runs 6 to 12 months, largely because of Florida's mandatory creditor-notice period.
Read more$75,000 (non-exempt assets) — or any estate where the death was more than 2 years ago
Read moreCircuit Court, Probate Division, in the county where the person lived
What it could cost in Florida
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Worth knowing in Florida
Summary administration
The faster track. Non-exempt estate of $75,000 or less, or a death more than two years ago — the court can distribute assets without appointing a personal representative, often in 1–3 months. We'll tell you if you qualify.
Frequently asked
Do I need a lawyer for probate in Florida?
Usually yes. Florida rules require a personal representative in a formal administration to be represented by a licensed attorney (unless they're the sole interested person). Kindred handles the administrative work and coordinates a fixed-price attorney for the legal part, so you get one predictable price. Kindred is not a law firm.
What is summary administration in Florida?
It's Florida's simplified, faster probate. It's available when the non-exempt estate is $75,000 or less, or when the person has been dead more than two years. No personal representative is appointed and the court distributes assets by order — often in 1 to 3 months. We can tell you whether you qualify and prepare the paperwork.
How long does probate take in Florida?
Summary administration can take 1 to 3 months. Formal administration typically runs 6 to 12 months, mostly because creditors get 3 months from publication of the notice to creditors to file claims. The will must be deposited with the clerk within 10 days of learning of the death.
How much does probate cost in Florida?
Florida sets presumed reasonable attorney fees by statute (for example, a presumed 3% of the first $1,000,000 for ordinary services), plus about $400 in court filing fees and publication costs. Summary administration costs far less than formal administration. These are illustrative; actual costs vary by estate.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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