A Florida Statement of Claim (Probate) is a legal document that is filed with the probate court in the state of Florida in order to make a claim against the estate of a deceased person. It is typically used by individuals or entities with a financial interest in the estate. Common examples of parties that may file a Florida Statement of Claim (Probate) include creditors, beneficiaries of a will, and heirs of the deceased. The Florida Statement of Claim (Probate) must include the name and address of the claimant, the name and address of the estate, and the basis of the claim. Additionally, it must include the amount of the claim and any additional information that the claimant wishes to provide to the court. The Florida Statement of Claim (Probate) must also be signed and notarized. There are two types of Florida Statements of Claim (Probate). The first is a Formal Statement of Claim, which must be in writing and must include all the information detailed above. The second is an Informal Statement of Claim, which can be verbal and is typically used to informally notify the court of the claim.