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Franklin County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Franklin County probate court in Florida. We list 16 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Franklin County probate court at 33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (14)
Acceptance and Waiver of Service
Used to acknowledge receipt of legal documents and waive formal service in a court proceeding.
Official source: franklinclerk.comAffidavit of Heirs
Provides sworn testimony identifying the legal heirs of a deceased person, often used in probate to determine distribution.
Official source: franklinclerk.comDisposition of Personal Property Waiver and Consent
Filed by interested parties to waive rights and consent to the disposition of a decedent's personal property without formal administration.
Official source: franklinclerk.comDisposition Of Personal Property Without Administration
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM A – Application for Appointment
Used to apply for appointment as a personal representative or other fiduciary in a probate estate.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM B – Notice of Petition for Appointment – NOH
Provides notice of a petition for appointment, typically in a guardianship or estate proceeding.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM C – Petition for Appointment as GDN ADV – STANDBY
Petitions the court for the appointment of a standby guardian advocate for an individual.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM C-1 – Standby Guardian Advocate Joinder in Petition
Used by a standby guardian advocate to formally join or consent to a petition for appointment.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM E – Oath of Guardian ADV – Designation of RA – ACCEPTANCE
Serves as the formal oath of a guardian advocate, designating a resident agent, and accepting the appointment.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM G – Application for Determination of Civil Indigence
Applies to the court for a determination of civil indigence to waive court costs and fees.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM H – Order Appointing Guardian Advocate of the Person
Serves as the formal court order appointing a guardian advocate for the person of an individual.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM H-1 – Order Appointing Standby Guardian Advocate of the Person
Serves as the formal court order appointing a standby guardian advocate for the person of an individual.
Official source: franklinclerk.comFORM I – Letters of Guardian Advocacy – Person – Co-Guardian
Official court document granting authority to a guardian advocate or co-guardian advocate for the person.
Official source: franklinclerk.comRequest For Social Security Number, or Bank Account/Charge/Debit Card Number Removal from Public Records
Requests the removal of sensitive personal financial information from public records.
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Guides and checklists (1)
Information on different types of Guardianships
Provides informational guidance on the various types of guardianships available.
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Orders (1)
FORM M – Order on Review of the Annual Guardian Advocacy Plan
Serves as the court order issued after reviewing the annual plan submitted by a guardian advocate.
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Where to file
Franklin County Probate Court
33 Market Street, Suite 203, Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-8861Hours, fees and contact details →More for Florida
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