| Court Name |
Lee County Clerk of Court - Probate Division |
Court Address
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2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Fort Myers, Florida 33901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-239-533-5000 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/courts/probate |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/courts/probate |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Lee County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Lee County. Florida courts may require or increase it to protect the estate, with the amount tied to personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court is Florida's court of general jurisdiction and handles probate for Lee County, including estates and guardianships. Probate matters for Lee County are handled by Lee County Clerk of Court - Probate Division in Fort Myers. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lee County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Lee County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |