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Florida Probate Timeline Calculator

No Florida formal administration finishes in under 5 months — the 3-month creditor window is a hard floor no court will shorten. Which track applies to your estate changes everything after that.

Based on Fla. Stat. 733.604, 733.702, 733.710, 733.901, 735.201, 735.301 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

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Estimated timeline in Florida
6–12 months
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Florida's probate timeline, at a glance

MilestoneFlorida ruleSource
Original will deposited with clerkWithin 10 days of learning of deathFla. Stat. § 732.901
Notice to creditors publishedOnce/week for 2 consecutive weeksFla. Stat. § 733.2121
Inventory dueWithin 60 days of LettersFla. Stat. § 733.604
Creditor claim deadlineLater of 3 months from publication, or 30 days from direct serviceFla. Stat. § 733.702
Absolute claim bar2 years from date of death, no exceptionsFla. Stat. § 733.710
Claims paidWithin 1 year of first publicationFla. Stat. § 733.707
Formal administration target close12 months (if no federal estate tax owed)Fla. Stat. § 733.901

Florida probate timeline — frequently asked questions

How long does probate take in Florida?

Formal administration usually takes 6 to 12 months, driven by the mandatory 3-month creditor claim period, which no court can waive or shorten. Summary administration commonly closes in 4 to 8 weeks. Disposition without administration, for very small estates, can close in about 30 days.

How long do Florida creditors have to file a claim?

The later of 3 months from the first publication of Notice to Creditors, or 30 days after direct service on a known creditor, under Fla. Stat. § 733.702. Regardless of when letters are issued, no claim may be filed more than 2 years after death under § 733.710.

What is summary administration in Florida?

A simplified track available when the non-exempt probate estate is $150,000 or less (for deaths on or after July 1, 2026) or when the decedent has been dead more than two years. No personal representative is appointed, and it commonly closes in 4 to 8 weeks.

When is the Florida Inventory due?

Within 60 days of the personal representative receiving Letters of Administration, under Fla. Stat. § 733.604 — measured from appointment, not from the date of death.

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Florida statute (Fla. Stat. § 732.901, 733.2121, 733.604, 733.702, 733.707, 733.710, 733.901, 735.201, 735.301). Actual timelines depend on the specific Circuit Court's calendar, whether the estate is contested, and how quickly the personal representative files. Confirm current timelines with the Clerk of Court or a licensed Florida attorney before acting.