Probate · By County
Probate in Miami-Dade
County, Florida.
When the decedent lived in Miami-Dade County, probate runs through the probate division of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami. The Kogan Firm represents Miami-Dade families in formal and summary administration, in English and Russian.
Miami-Dade is the busiest probate division in Florida, and its calendars and local procedures reward attorneys who file complete, well-documented petitions the first time. We handle the filings remotely and by appearance as needed, so most clients never have to take a day off to sit at the courthouse. We also serve the area’s large Russian-speaking community in their language.
Not sure whether probate is even required? Our free probate calculator gives you a read in two minutes, and the Florida probate timeline walks through every step from petition to discharge.
Miami-Dade probate at a glance
- Court
- 11th Judicial Circuit
- Courthouse
- Miami-Dade Probate Division, Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
- Filing fee
- about $401
- Formal administration
- 8–12 months
- Summary administration
- 4–8 weeks
- Filing method
- Florida e-portal
Probate division, Miami
175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
Petition for administration (summary is lower)
realistic range for a clean file
estates ≤ $75K or > 2 yrs deceased
statewide electronic filing
Where Miami-Dade probate is filed
Florida probate is opened in the county where the decedent lived. For Miami-Dade County, that means the probate division of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami. Petitions are filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal with the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts; the Miami-Dade Probate Division, Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center is located at 175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128.
Court locations, division assignments, and filing fees change. Always confirm the current details with the Clerk before filing.
Serving families across Miami-Dade County
Miami · Hialeah · Miami Beach · Coral Gables · Aventura · Doral · Homestead · Kendall · North Miami · Sunny Isles Beach · Pinecrest · Cutler Bay
Miami-Dade probate, common questions
Where do I file probate for someone who lived in Miami-Dade County?
Probate is filed in the county where the decedent was a resident. For Miami-Dade County, that is the probate division of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami, through the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts. Florida uses a statewide e-filing portal, so the petition is filed electronically rather than in person.
How long does Miami-Dade probate take?
A clean formal administration generally runs 8 to 12 months, driven mostly by the 3-month creditor period. Summary administration, available for estates of 75,000 dollars or less or when the person died more than two years ago, can finish in 4 to 8 weeks. Disputes, will contests, or out-of-state real property extend the timeline.
How much does probate cost in Miami-Dade?
The court filing fee for a petition for administration is about $401, with summary administration lower. Attorney's fees are separate. We give an honest fee estimate up front on a free 15-minute call, and many estate matters can be handled on a flat fee.
Can I avoid probate entirely?
Often, yes, with planning. A properly funded revocable living trust, joint titling, and beneficiary designations can pass assets without court involvement. If you are planning ahead rather than administering an estate, that is usually the better path, and we can walk you through it.
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Fort Lauderdale Litigation Attorney, The Kogan Firm, P.A.
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Miami-Dade County Probate
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This page is general information about probate in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and does not constitute legal advice. Every estate is different.