Florida Probate Costs
Statutory fees under Fla. Stat. Section 733.6171(3)
Florida Probate Overview
Florida uses a statutory fee schedule for probate, meaning attorney and executor compensation is set by law rather than negotiated. The fee structure is defined under Fla. Stat. Section 733.6171(3), and fees are calculated based on the gross value of the estate. This provides predictability -- you can calculate the exact cost before the process begins.
The statutory fee schedule starts at 3% for the first $1,000,000 of the estate, with rates decreasing for higher amounts. The court filing fee in Florida is $400, as set by FL Circuit Court probate filing fee schedule. Additional costs include surety bond premiums and newspaper publication fees for required legal notices.
The probate process in Florida typically takes 6 to 12 months from filing to final distribution. For smaller estates valued at $75,000 or less, Florida offers a summary administration that can bypass the full probate process (Fla. Stat. Section 735.201).