How much does probate cost in Florida?
Florida statutes set a presumed 'reasonable' attorney fee tied to the size of the estate, plus court costs. Summary administration is meaningfully cheaper than formal administration.
- Florida law (Fla. Stat. §733.6171) sets presumed reasonable attorney fees on a sliding scale — for example a presumed 3% of the first $1,000,000 of the estate for ordinary services — though fees can be agreed otherwise.
- Court filing fees for a formal administration generally run about $400, plus certified-copy and publication costs.
- Summary administration carries far lower legal and court costs than formal administration because there's no personal representative appointed and no full administration.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee and the attorney's fee appear as two separate line items, summed to one combined total.
Estimate your Florida costs
≈ 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.
Common questions
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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