Volusia County Probate Court
Florida
In Volusia County, Florida, you file a probate case with the Volusia County probate court at 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. You can reach the court at 386-736-5915. Below you'll find 4 filing fees, 6 downloadable Florida probate forms and the office hours.
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Court Location & Contact
Address
101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
Phone
386-736-5915Fax
386-822-5711
Filing Fees
Volusia County, Florida
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening of any estate of one document or more, including but not limited to petitions and orders to approve settlement of minor's claims, enter rooms and places, open a safe deposit box, for the determination of heirs, but not to include issuance of letters or order of summary | $231.00 |
| Foreign Guardian to manage property | $231.00 |
| Guardianship, person only | $235.00 |
| Guardianship, property only or property and person | $235.00 |
Judges & Officers
Probate Forms Library
6 Florida probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Volusia 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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Additional Notes
The Probate & Guardianship division is responsible for maintaining records regarding Caveats, Estates (Formal, Summary & Disposition of Personal Property), Guardianship, Wills and Trusts. The Clerk is the custodian of all Official Records and court files for Volusia County. Laura E. Roth is the current Clerk of the Court for Volusia County Circuit Court.
Office Hours
Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Volusia County, Florida?
File with the Volusia County probate court at 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. The court's phone number is 386-736-5915.
How much does it cost to file probate in Volusia County?
The fees we have on record for the Volusia County probate court are: Opening of any estate of one document or more, including but not limited to petitions and orders to approve settlement of minor's claims, enter rooms and places, open a safe deposit box, for the determination of heirs, but not to include issuance of letters or order of summary: $231.00; Foreign Guardian to manage property: $231.00; Guardianship, person only: $235.00; and Guardianship, property only or property and person: $235.00. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Volusia County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 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).
Where can I get probate forms for Volusia County?
This page links 6 Florida probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
G. Charles (Chuck) Wohlust
G. Charles Wohlust, P.L.C.
Maitland · 28 mi
Sancha Brennan
Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe P.A.
Orlando · 34 mi