Florida Probate Costs: Summary Administration and Full Probate (2026)

Florida's costs vary significantly between summary administration (faster, for small estates) and full probate (for larger estates).

Summary Administration Costs (Under $150,000)

Expense	Cost
Court filing fee	$250 - $350
Death certificates	$100 - $200
Publication notice	$150 - $300
Notary and copies	$20 - $50
DIY Total	$520 - $900
Attorney (optional, flat fee)	$1,500 - $2,500

Summary administration can close in 2 to 4 months with minimal cost.

Full Probate Costs (Larger Estates)

Expense	Cost
Court filing and administration fees	$400 - $600
Death certificates and notices	$300 - $500
Appraisals (if real property)	$500 - $2,000
Probate attorney fees (typical flat fee)	$4,000 - $8,000
CPA/tax services	$1,000 - $2,000
Total	$6,200 - $13,100

Real Example: $200,000 Florida Estate

If assets exceed $150,000 or include real property:

Item	Cost
Court costs	$400 - $600
Attorney (flat fee typical)	$4,500 - $6,000
CPA services	$1,000 - $1,500
Miscellaneous	$300 - $500
Total	$6,200 - $8,600

This represents about 3 to 4% of estate value.

Ways to Reduce Costs

1. Use summary administration if eligible (fastest and cheapest option)
2. Hire attorney for guidance only (you handle routine tasks)
3. Keep organized records (reduces attorney time)
4. Negotiate flat fee (more predictable than hourly)
5. Use ExecutorBench ($399 guided or $1,495 complete) to manage deadlines and tasks without constant attorney consultations

Use ExecutorBench's probate cost estimator to get an estimate for your Florida estate.

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Disclaimer: ExecutorBench provides self-help workflow software and document preparation support. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Actual costs vary by county and complexity. Consult an attorney licensed in Florida for a specific quote.