| Court Name |
Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller |
Court Address
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120 W Main St Mayo, Florida 32066
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-386-294-1600 Fax +1-386-294-4231 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.lafayetteclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.lafayetteclerk.com/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.lafayetteclerk.com/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Lafayette County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Florida personal representatives serving an estate in Lafayette County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the court has discretion to require or increase a bond to protect the estate. The amount is based on the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to produce. |
| Court History |
In Florida, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estates and guardianships for Lafayette County are administered through its probate division. Probate matters for Lafayette County are handled by Lafayette County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller in Mayo. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lafayette County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Lafayette County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |