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Florida Probate Guide · Third Judicial Circuit

Taylor County Probate Court Guide2026 EDITION

Taylor County probate is filed with the Clerk of Court in Perry. The site lists the street address, a mailing box, the phone, and weekday hours. It did not print the clerk’s personal name.

Court details last reviewed October 29, 2026

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Court information

Where is probate filed in Taylor County?

Probate filings go through the county Clerk of Court and are assigned within the Third Judicial Circuit. Check the Clerk’s current instructions before mailing documents or visiting in person.

Check the official court source

Taylor County Clerk’s Office

Address
108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347
Public counter hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Probate contact
850-838-3506

Current assignments

Who handles probate matters in Taylor County?

Judicial assignments and staff contacts can change. These names were checked against official court sources on October 29, 2026.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Personal name not on the pages checked

Official source

Local procedure

What local probate rules apply?

The office is 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry. Mail may go to P.O. Box 620, Perry, FL 32348. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone is 850-838-3506. No probate fee table was verified. The circuit pages checked on October 29, 2026, did not name a probate judge for this county.

Proposed-order checklist

  1. 1E-file the petition through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Are probate hearings remote?

The circuit pages checked on October 29, 2026, did not name a probate judge for this county. No Taylor proposed-order sheet was verified.

Can Lauren handle the case remotely?

An uncontested Taylor estate can often be e-filed without a trip to Perry.

Process overview

How does a Taylor County probate move forward?

The exact path depends on the estate and the court’s orders. This overview shows the common sequence for a matter filed in the Third Judicial Circuit; it is not a filing checklist or a promise of timing.

  1. 01

    Open the estate

    File the petition, original will when applicable, death certificate, and required supporting documents.

  2. 02

    Court review

    The Clerk processes the filing and the assigned division reviews petitions, checklists, and proposed orders.

  3. 03

    Administer assets

    Address notices, creditors, inventory, taxes, property, and distributions required for the selected process.

  4. 04

    Distribute and close

    After court requirements are met, distribute the remaining assets and complete the steps needed to close.

2026Threshold

Florida Summary Administration may be available when the estate subject to administration, less exempt property, does not exceed $150,000 or the decedent has been dead for more than two years, subject to the other requirements of Florida Statute § 735.201.

Court costs

What does probate cost in Taylor County?

Court filing fees are separate from attorney fees. Lauren reviews the estate before confirming the legal scope and whether flat-fee representation is available.

These figures combine the filing fees in Florida Statutes § 28.2401 with the additional $4 service charge that subsection (3) adds to formal, ancillary, and summary administration. A caveat is $40, and disposition without administration is $230. This clerk did not post a probate fee schedule that could be verified. Confirm the total before filing.

Clerk servicePosted fee
Formal or ancillary administration$399
Summary administration — estate under $1,000$234
Summary administration — estate $1,000 or more$344
Caveat$40
Disposition without administration$230

Straight answers

Taylor County probate FAQ

Where do I file probate in Taylor County?

The clerk’s office is 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone is 850-838-3506. Mail may go to P.O. Box 620, Perry, FL 32348.

Who is the Taylor County probate judge?

The circuit pages checked on October 29, 2026, did not name a probate judge for this county.

What estates qualify for Florida Summary Administration in Taylor County?

Under Florida Statutes § 735.201, summary administration is available when the decedent has been dead for more than two years, or when the value of the estate subject to administration in Florida, less the value of property exempt from the claims of creditors, does not exceed $150,000.

Clear next steps after a difficult loss.

Call for a free 15-minute consultation about a Taylor County probate. Lauren Richardson Law serves families throughout Florida, including people managing an estate from another state.

Verification record

Official sources

Last checked October 29, 2026

This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court assignments, procedures, fees, and hearing formats can change. Confirm current requirements with the Clerk and assigned division before acting.

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