Probate
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- Can I see if a Probate case has been filed? You may visit our website, https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/county/54/, to sea...
- What do I do with a Last Will and Testament? They can be filed with the Clerk's Office for safe keeping or you can maintain it...
- How can I file for probate and what forms are available? The only forms we provide are for Disposition of Personal Property without Admini...
- What are the filing fees for probate cases? You can find the filing fees on our website, https://putnamclerk.com/wp-content/u...
- Can I be appointed as personal representative on an estate? Personal representatives are appointed by the Judge. You may want to seek advice...
- Can I obtain Letters of Testamentary or Letters of Administration? These are provided to the personal representative that has been appointed in the ...
- Can I obtain a copy or view the inventory filed in a probate case? No, the inventory filed in probate cases is confidential. ...
- How can I close a probate case? It depends on the type of probate case. For a formal administration, the attorne...
- How long does a creditor have to file a bill in a probate case? (Statement of Claim) 30 days after service of notice or 3 months after publication of notice. ...
- What is needed to file a will in a probate case or for safekeeping? The original will. ...
- Do I need to file a death certificate in a probate case - Summary, Formal or Disposition of Personal Property? Typically death certificates are filed in all probate cases. For information reg...
- Can I obtain a list of recently filed Probate Cases? Please complete the CCIS online registration form found on our website, https://p...
- What probate forms does the Clerks office have available? You may obtain forms from our website, https://putnamclerk.com/forms/. ...
- What is a Statement of Claim and what are the fees to file? Statement of claims are filed in existing/pending probate matters by a creditor t...
- How much does it cost to file a Notice of Trust? Can I file a living trust? You can find a listing of our filing fees on our website, https://putnamclerk.com...
- I am the applicant in a probate case and wish to subpoena someone from out of state. Do I need to file a motion for permission to send the subpoena? You will need to speak with an attorney on this matter as the Clerk's Office is u...
- Can a disposition of personal property be filed in Putnam County if the person passed away in another county in Florida? The disposition of personal property should be filed in the county where residenc...
- What is a caveat? A filing by an individual who may have an interest in the outcome of a decedent's...
- What is the filing fee for a caveat? You can obtain a list of our filing fees on our website, https://putnamclerk.com/...
- How can I obtain a copy of a Last Will & Testament and what are the fees? You may visit our customer service department to purchase a copy or send request ...
- How do I file a petition to file a foreign will to record and what is the filing fee? A petition to admit a foreign will may be filed with our office. You may find a ...
- I need to file an ancillary administration. What documents are needed and how can I file? An ancillary administration is filed when a decedent resided in another county or...
- What is a lady bird deed? It is a way to transfer property to someone else outside of probate while retaini...
- My parent has a Life Right on their home, how do I transfer the title/deed? Unfortunately, we do not have the paperwork for this, you will need to contact an...
- What is the process for filing or swearing an Oath of Witness to Will or a Commission to administer an Oath for Administrator or Executor? An oath of witness to will is prepared by an attorney and is provided to one of t...
- What documents do I need to submit to the county to transfer a property owned by my deceased spouse to my name, as I am the beneficiary of her assets via her last will and testament? This depends on how the deed is written. If you and your deceased spouse are lis...