Free Florida Probate Calculator, Timeline, Asset Analyzer & Personal Representative Checklist

Making Probate Easier to Understand

The death of a loved one often leaves families with more questions than answers.

• Is probate required?
• Which assets must go through probate?
• Can the estate qualify for Summary Administration?
• How long will probate take?
• What does a Personal Representative actually do?
• Can inherited real estate be sold?
• What documents should be gathered before meeting an attorney?

The Florida Probate Planning Suite from St. Johns Law Group was created to answer these questions through a guided educational experience. Instead of simply estimating one number, the Planning Suite evaluates multiple factors affecting Florida probate administration and provides a customized planning summary that helps families prepare for the next steps.

Florida Probate Planning Suite

Probate Assessment, Asset Review, Timeline & Checklist

Complete all six steps to generate a personalized educational probate planning summary for your consultation.

Step 1 of 6Estate information

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Educational use only. This tool does not provide legal or tax advice, determine ownership or homestead, guarantee eligibility for a probate procedure, or create an attorney-client relationship. Do not enter Social Security numbers, full account numbers, passwords, or highly sensitive information.

1. Estate 2. Assets 3. Process 4. Timeline 5. Real Estate 6. Checklist & Report

Decedent & Estate Information

Start with the facts that may affect venue, the available probate process, and document review.

Date of death

Please enter the date of death.

Residence at death Select oneFloridaAnother U.S. stateOutside the United StatesUnsure

Please select a residence.

Florida county of residence Select a county

Will status

Original will located

Only a copy located

Will may exist but has not been found

No known will

Unsure

Trust status

Trust exists and assets were titled in it

Trust exists but funding is unclear

No trust

Unsure

Existing probate case

Letters of Administration issued

Case filed, no appointment yet

No case filed

Unsure

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Probate Asset Analyzer

Enter approximate values only. Classification depends on title, beneficiary designations, trust funding, and other documents.

Real Estate

Primary residence Condominium Vacation or second home Rental property Commercial property Vacant land

How titled?SelectDecedent aloneJointly with spouseJointly with another personTenants in commonIn a trustIn an LLC or corporationUnknown

Possible Florida homestead?SelectYesNoPossiblyUnsure

Estimated value

Mortgage / secured debt

Financial and Other Assets

Add each asset with an approximate value and likely transfer method.

+ Add Asset

Business Interests

Estimated total value Type or notes

Personal Property

Estimated total value Notes

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Which Probate Process May Apply?

These questions help produce a preliminary educational result. They do not determine legal eligibility.

Are there known creditor concerns?

No known concerns

Known debts or claims

Disputed or significant claims

Unsure

Is there a family or beneficiary dispute?

No

Possible disagreement

Active dispute or litigation

Unsure

Does the estate require ongoing management?

No

Yes, real estate

Yes, business or income-producing assets

Unsure

Are all heirs and beneficiaries known?

Yes

No or someone cannot be located

Unsure

If there is a will, does it direct formal administration?

Yes

No

No known will / not applicable

Unsure

A testate estate generally cannot use summary administration when the will directs administration under chapter 733.

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Probate Timeline Planner

This timeline combines estimated case milestones with key Florida statutory and rule-based time periods. It does not create or extend a legal deadline.

Timeline starting pointDate of deathDate probate was filedDate Letters of Administration were issued

Starting date

The date of death from Step 1 is used automatically when available.

Important Florida Filing Point

Florida generally does not impose a single two-year deadline to open probate. The two-year period commonly discussed in probate is an outside limitation on many creditor claims—not a universal deadline for filing the probate petition.

The custodian of the original will must deposit it with the clerk having venue within 10 days after learning of the testator’s death. Families should still begin promptly when assets require protection, bills must be addressed, or property must be sold.

Personalized Estimate

Your Florida Probate Timeline

Factors That May Affect the Timeline

Homestead questionsSale of real estateBusiness interestsMissing original willUnknown or missing heirsCreditor disputesTax complicationsProbate litigationTitle defectsOut-of-state or ancillary proceeding

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Probate Real Estate Analyzer

Estimate preliminary equity and identify issues that should be reviewed before listing or contracting to sell.

Property address

Property typeResidential homeCondominiumRental propertyCommercial propertyVacant landOther

Estimated market value

Mortgage / reverse mortgage

Known liens / taxes / HOA

Estimated repairs

Estimated selling expenses

Preliminary net equity

Issues to Flag

Sole ownership by decedent Possible Florida homestead Surviving spouse or minor children Multiple beneficiaries Disagreement over sale Occupant refusing to leave Pending foreclosure Old or unreleased lien Boundary or easement issue Trust ownership Commercial lease Environmental or zoning concern

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Customized Checklist & Probate Planning Summary

Review the educational result, print it, or bring it to a probate consultation.

Additional Review Needed

Complete the prior modules to generate a preliminary process assessment.

Likely Probate Assets$0

Possible Non-Probate Assets$0

Assets Requiring Review$0

Estate Snapshot

Key Issues Identified

Customized Personal Representative Checklist

Recommended Next Steps

1. Gather the documents shown in the checklist.
2. Avoid distributing, transferring, or selling estate assets before authority is confirmed.
3. Preserve real estate, insurance, financial records, and valuable property.
4. Schedule a consultation with a Florida probate attorney.
5. Bring this planning summary and the underlying documents to the consultation.

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This summary is based solely on the information entered. It is not a legal determination, title opinion, tax opinion, appraisal, closing statement, or guarantee of eligibility for any probate process. Review the complete Legal Disclaimer at the end of this tool.

Legal Disclaimer

Legal disclaimer: This estimator is provided solely for general educational and informational purposes. It does not provide legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, guarantee a result, or predict a settlement or verdict. The calculations and calendar dates are based on generalized assumptions that may not apply to a particular case. A displayed deadline may be shortened, extended, tolled, subject to a different accrual date, or displaced by notice and presuit requirements. Actual value and recoverability are not calculated and depend on many factors, including evidence, litigation expenses, applicable law, and the decisions of judges and juries. Do not delay seeking legal advice or to protect the assets of the estate because of information generated by this tool.

© 2026 St. Johns Law Group. This calculator and its original content, design, and customized functionality are protected to the extent permitted by law. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial reuse is prohibited.

Why We Built This Probate Tool

Probate is one of the least understood areas of Florida law.

Most people have never served as a Personal Representative, have never opened a probate estate, and have no idea where to begin after losing a loved one.

Families frequently spend hours searching dozens of websites trying to answer questions such as:

• How do I start probate?
• Does Florida require probate?
• Can I sell the house?
• What happens if there is no will?
• What if the estate has debts?
• Who receives the inheritance?
• What deadlines apply?
• What documents do I need?

Rather than forcing families to piece together information from multiple sources, St. Johns Law Group developed a comprehensive planning tool that walks users through the major issues encountered during probate administration.

What the Probate Planning Suite Includes

Unlike many online probate calculators that simply estimate estate value, our Planning Suite evaluates multiple aspects of the estate.

Step 1

Decedent & Estate Information

Identify:

• Florida residency
• Original Will
• Trusts
• Existing probate proceedings
• County of residence
• Initial probate considerations

Step 2

Probate Asset Analyzer

Categorize assets including:

• Homes
• Commercial real estate
• Bank accounts
• Investment accounts
• Retirement accounts
• Business interests
• Life insurance
• Vehicles
• Personal property

The calculator helps identify assets that may:

• Require probate
• Pass outside probate
• Require additional legal review

Step 3

Probate Process Evaluation

The Planning Suite evaluates information that may suggest:

• Summary Administration
• Formal Administration
• Ancillary Administration
• Additional review

It also identifies issues that commonly increase probate complexity, including creditor claims, family disputes, business ownership, and management responsibilities.

Step 4

Florida Probate Timeline Planner

One of the Planning Suite’s most valuable features is its customized probate timeline.

Using the information entered by the user, the calculator creates an estimated administration timeline including:

• Deposit original will
• Petition to open probate
• Appointment of Personal Representative
• Letters of Administration
• Notice to Creditors
• Creditor claim period
• Estate inventory
• Asset administration
• Accounting
• Distribution
• Closing the estate

The timeline also highlights important statutory requirements, probate rules, and practical milestones that often affect administration.

Step 5

Probate Real Estate Analyzer

Many Florida estates involve real property.

The calculator evaluates:

• Estimated equity
• Mortgage balances
• Title concerns
• Homestead issues
• Possible sale considerations
• Property management concerns

Families considering selling inherited real estate receive a preliminary planning summary identifying common legal issues before listing the property.

Step 6

Personalized Probate Planning Report

At completion, users receive:

• Estimated probate process
• Asset summary
• Customized checklist
• Timeline
• Estate issue alerts
• Next steps
• Consultation preparation guide

The report can be printed and brought to a consultation.

Who Should Use This Probate Tool?

The Florida Probate Planning Suite is designed for:

• Personal Representatives
• Executors
• Successor Trustees
• Surviving spouses
• Adult children
• Beneficiaries
• Heirs
• Estate administrators
• Family members
• Financial advisors
• Real estate professionals
• Accountants

Why Families Choose St. Johns Law Group

Unlike many firms that focus only on probate filings, St. Johns Law Group provides comprehensive representation when probate intersects with:

Probate Administration

Formal Administration

Summary Administration

Ancillary Probate

Disposition Without Administration

Probate Litigation

Will contests

Trust disputes

Breach of fiduciary duty

Removal of Personal Representatives

Beneficiary disputes

Accounting disputes

Real Estate

Probate sales

Inherited property

Title issues

Quiet title

Boundary disputes

Closing services

Title insurance

Business Law

Business succession

LLCs

Corporations

Buy-Sell Agreements

Operating Agreements

Business valuation

Estate Planning

Wills

Trusts

Powers of Attorney

Healthcare directives

Asset protection

Enhanced Life Estate Deeds

Why Our Planning Suite Is Different

We do more than describe probate. Our Planning Suite helps families organize information before they ever meet with an attorney.

Instead of reading dozens of pages, users receive a personalized planning summary based upon their own circumstances.

The tool combines:

• Probate education
• Estate organization
• Timeline planning
• Asset review
• Real estate planning
• Personal Representative guidance

into one professional application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Probate Planning Suite free?

Yes. The Planning Suite is provided as a free educational resource.

Does using the calculator create an attorney-client relationship?

No.

Using the Planning Suite does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Is my information stored?

The Planning Suite is designed to process information within your browser.

Information is not transmitted unless you separately choose to contact our office.

Does the calculator tell me whether probate is required?

No.

The calculator provides educational guidance based upon the information entered.

Only an attorney reviewing the estate documents can determine the appropriate probate process.

Can I print my report?

Yes.

At completion you can print your customized planning report.

Can I use this before meeting an attorney?

Absolutely.

In fact, that is exactly why the Planning Suite was created.

Probate Resources

Continue learning:

• Florida Probate FAQs
• Personal Representative Duties & Responsibilities
• Probate Attorney
• Summary Administration
• Formal Administration
• Ancillary Probate
• Probate Litigation
• Will Contests
• Trust Administration
• Estate Planning
• Lady Bird Deeds
• Guardianship
• Selling Real Estate During Probate
• Florida Probate Checklist
• Personal Representative Duties
• Probate Timeline
• Probate Costs
• Probate Blog

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Schedule a Probate Consultation

Every estate is unique.

Even two estates with identical asset values can require completely different probate procedures depending on ownership, beneficiary designations, creditor claims, family circumstances, and Florida law.

If you have recently lost a loved one, our probate attorneys can help you understand your options, protect estate assets, and guide you through every stage of administration.

 Call us today at (904) 495-0400 or email info@sjlawgroup.com directly.

At St. Johns Law Group, we are committed to delivering the Dedicated & Responsive Service® you can count on.