Monroe County Probate Court
Florida
Phone
305-292-3458Website
Official Site →In Monroe County, Florida, you file a probate case with the Monroe County probate court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. You can reach the court at 305-292-3458. Below you'll find 2 filing fees and the office hours.
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Court Location & Contact
Address
500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
Phone
305-292-3458Filing Fees
Monroe County, Florida
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Estate Proceedings | $231 |
| Petition for Probate | $435 |
Probate Forms Library
0 Florida probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Monroe County
- Court that handles probate
- Circuit Court
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-24 months
- Florida small estate limit
- $150,000
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- FuneralUSDean-Lopez Funeral Home
Big Pine Key, FL · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSCastillo & Thurston's Key West Mortuary
Key West, FL · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSDean Lopez Funeral Home
Key West, FL · 4 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
The 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida handles probate matters in Monroe County. Probate cases are managed through three courthouse locations: Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key. The Monroe County Clerk of Courts determines the appropriate courthouse based on the decedent's last known residence. The Circuit Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing probate matters.
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Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Monroe County, Florida?
File with the Monroe County probate court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The court's phone number is 305-292-3458.
How much does it cost to file probate in Monroe County?
The fees we have on record for the Monroe County probate court are: Other Estate Proceedings: $231; and Petition for Probate: $435. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Monroe County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 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).
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Alfred (Al) Stashis
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Robert (Rob) Lancaster
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Laird Lile
Laird A. Lile, PLLC
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