Hillsborough County · Florida

Sell Your Probate House Fast in Tampa

In Florida, probate is governed by the Florida Probate Code under Chapters 731–735 of the Florida Statutes, and all probate matters run through the Circuit Court in the county where the decedent lived at the time of death. Florida does not offer a true independent administration process like some states — even with a valid will, the personal representative must generally seek court approval for major actions, including selling real estate, unless all interested parties consent in writing under a summary or formal administration proceeding. For estates with a gross value under $75,000 (excluding exempt property) or where the decedent has been dead more than two years, Florida does allow a streamlined Summary Administration under F.S. § 735.201, which can sometimes conclude in 4–8 weeks; however, for larger or more complex estates, formal administration typically takes 6–12 months from filing to the point where title can be transferred and a sale can close. Florida does not recognize Muniment of Title or a simple affidavit procedure the way Texas or some other states do, so heirs generally cannot bypass the Circuit Court entirely when real property is involved — making it important to understand the timeline and costs before listing or selling an inherited home.

• We pay probate attorney fees at closing
• Works with open and pending probate cases
• Heirs split the net proceeds — no delays
• Close in as few as 14 days after executor auth