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Columbia County, Florida Probate Court

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Court Name Columbia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division
Court Address
173 NE Hernando Ave
Lake City, Florida 32055
Contact Info Phone +1-386-758-1342     Fax +1-386-758-2162
Email -
Court Website https://columbiaclerk.com/probate
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Columbia County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summary of Services Under Florida probate law, a representative in Columbia County can be required to post a bond unless waived, and the court retains authority to adjust it. The amount reflects the estate personal property and anticipated income.
Court History Florida handles probate through the Circuit Court in each county, frequently in a probate division that hears probate and guardianship matters for Columbia County. Columbia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division, located in Lake City, handles probate administration for Columbia County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Columbia County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information If an estate in Columbia County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Columbia County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started.

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