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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.
Attorneys must physically file the following documents with the Probate Clerk at Room 238 of the Miami-Dade County Courthouse at 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130: Original Wills.
The County Civil Division has jurisdiction over civil cases up to $50,000 and Small Claims cases with amounts up to $8,000.
Homeowners Rights to Surplus Foreclosure Sale Proceeds You, as the former homeowner, may be eligible to file a claim for any surplus funds. Please contact the Clerk of the Court's Foreclosure Unit to find out if there are surplus funds from the foreclosure sale and, for assistance in filing your claim for those funds.
A: The 10-day rule for probate in Florida is in reference to the will being filed in the court. The will of a deceased person must be filed with the probate court within 10 days of their death. The rule applies to both formal and summary administration proceedings. To avoid delays, the executor should file promptly.
Due to this requirement, formal probates at a minimum will remain open for approximately 4 months, but on average most probates will stay open anywhere from 7-9 months. Probate assets should never be distributed before the creditor period has expired and all creditor claims have been dealt with appropriately.
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It takes a minimum of six months, but it generally takes 18 months, and, as in any state, complex and litigated estates can add a year or more to the timeline. In almost all cases, Florida law requires that a licensed attorney administer the estate. With summary administration, probate usually takes one to two months.
There are two main types of probate in Florida: a formal probate administration and a summary probate administration. There is also a disposition without administration that is available in very limited circumstances. The formal probate administration usually takes 6-9 months under most circumstances - start to finish.