All documents posted below in PDF format must be filed with the court in PDF format. These cases are filed when a formal administration is not necessary and no real property is involved.In Florida, banks usually need probate to release someone's money after they die. But sometimes, they can give out the money without the full probate process. Most estates are resolved within 18 months. However, all claims against an estate must be filed within 2 years of the person's death. You need a checklist when someone dies in Florida. Something that covers the things that you need to do and the order in which to do them. The first phase of the Florida probate process is opening the estate. This involves hiring the attorney and filing initial documents with the probate court.