15th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Approved Checklists

Appointment of Guardian - Minor (PDF)

Standing Order Incapacity IA (PDF)

Standing Order Incapacity IZ (PDF)

Determine Homestead - Formal & Summary Petition (PDF)

Determine Homestead - Stand Alone (PDF)

Discharge (PDF)

Formal Administration of Intestate Estate (PDF)

Formal Administration of Testate Estate

Formal Ancillary Administration (PDF)

Petition to Sell Real Property (PDF)

Summary Administration of Intestate Estate (PDF)

Summary Administration of Testate Estate

Summary Ancillary Administration (PDF)

The Probate Division handles all matters relating to the validity and execution of wills, appointment of guardians, trusts, incompetencies (Baker Act), involuntary treatment of alcoholics (Marchman Act), and involuntary commitments not related to the Baker or Marchman Acts. The probate process involves collecting a decedent's assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and distributing property to heirs. These activities are carried out by the executor of the estate.

The Mental Health Division ensures expedited judicial intervention concerning medical treatment.

Guardianship

Guardianship involves judicial decisions relating to the need and extent of a guardian for incapacitated individuals. Guardianships assist incapacitated persons by ensuring that the essential requirements for their physical health and safety are met; protect their legal rights; maintain their financial resource; and help in the development or in developing or regaining their abilities, to the extent possible. The court will appoint an attorney for each person alleged to be incapacitated. The individual may substitute his or her own attorney for the court appointed attorney.

Approved Professional Guardian Wheel or (PDF Download)

Fingerprint Electronic Only and Credit Reports for All Guardians

Guardianship - Florida Courts