Distribution without Administration in Florida

Not ALL Estates Require Probate
In some limited situations, Florida allows assets to be transferred without going through full probate. This is called Distribution Without Administration, and it applies only in very narrow cases.

What is Distribution Without Administration?

Distribution Without Administration is a shortcut process available when:

  • The decedent did not own real estate
  • There are no significant assets
  • The only property left is:
    • Exempt personal property (up to $20,000 in value, like furniture or appliances), or
    • Refundable expenses, like prepaid funeral costs, or
    • bank accounts under $1,000

The Distribution without Administration paperwork is filed directly with the probate court but doesn’t require a full probate case or attorney. You can usually get the required paperwork from the local Clerk of Court’s office.

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If you’re unsure whether you qualify for Distribution Without Administration, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to review your situation and point you in the right direction — even if you don’t end up needing probate.

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Choosing the right probate attorney matters. Here’s why my clients trust me to handle their probate case:

Most of my clients live outside Florida. I make it easy to handle everything from home. No travel. No courthouse. Everything is handled by phone, Zoom, e-mail, e-signature, and secure portal.

I have been successfully administering Florida probate cases for more than 12 years. Importantly, I don’t dabble. I focus almost exclusively on Florida probate cases. Over the years, I have built the knowledge base, skills, and relationships necessary to handle any situation that may arise as part of a probate case.

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  • Eric was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and kept me informed every step of the way. I’m so grateful for his expertise.
    Janice P.
  • Eric’s knowledge, professionalism, and kindness made the probate process as easy as possible during our grief. I highly recommend him.
    Lana F.
  • Eric’s timeliness, knowledge, accuracy, and kindness were beyond what I expected. He was always accessible and made the probate process easy to understand.
    Michele T.
  • Eric kept me up to date step by step and always answered my questions. If you need a lawyer for probate, Eric is the person you need.
    Maxine C.
  • Eric’s steady hand, compassion, and rich knowledge of probate made my life so much easier during an otherwise unbearable time.
    Keith P.
  • Eric was extremely diligent and responsive. I appreciated his transparent practice and professionalism.
    Angel O.
  • Eric made the probate process incredibly smooth and stress-free, even from out of state. He was compassionate, responsive, and very experienced.
    Nicole J.
  • Eric explained each step, was responsive to my questions, and made a complex probate process easy to navigate. His professionalism and compassion made a daunting situation manageable.
    Lisa C.

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