Jackson County Probate Court
Florida
In Jackson County, Florida, you file a probate case with the Jackson County probate court at 4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446. You can reach the court at 850-482-9552. Below you'll find 2 filing fees, 3 downloadable Florida probate forms and the office hours.
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Court Location & Contact
Filing Fees
Jackson County, Florida
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Circuit Civil Case | $400.00 |
| General Civil Cross Claim, Counter Claim, Counter Petition, Third Party Complaint | $395.00 |
Judges & Officers
Probate Forms Library
3 Florida probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Court Documents & Links
Probate in Jackson County
- Court that handles probate
- Circuit Court
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Florida small estate limit
- $150,000
Funeral homes near the Jackson County probate court
- FuneralUSVann's Funeral Home
Marianna, FL · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSPeople's Funeral Home
Marianna, FL · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSMarianna Chapel Funeral Home
Marianna, FL · 2 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
The Jackson County Clerk of the Circuit Court handles probate matters. The public may inspect and/or copy any non-exempt portion of any record at 4445 Lafayette St. Marianna Florida 32446, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.
Office Hours
Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Jackson County, Florida?
File with the Jackson County probate court at 4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446. The court's phone number is 850-482-9552.
How much does it cost to file probate in Jackson County?
The fees we have on record for the Jackson County probate court are: Standard Circuit Civil Case: $400.00; and General Civil Cross Claim, Counter Claim, Counter Petition, Third Party Complaint: $395.00. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Jackson County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
How long does probate take in Florida?
A simple probate in Florida usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months. In Florida, creditors have three months after the notice to creditors is first published to file a claim. A creditor who has to be served gets 30 days after service if that's later. No claim can be brought more than two years after the death (Fla. Stat. §§ 733.702, 733.710).
Is there a small estate option in Florida?
Florida's limit for summary administration, a shorter court process, is $150,000 of Florida probate property, not counting property exempt from creditors. The limit doesn't apply when the death was more than two years ago. Either way, the will can't require formal administration (Fla. Stat. § 735.201).
Where can I get probate forms for Jackson County?
This page links 3 Florida probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Lee-ford Tritt
The University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville · 188 mi