| Court Name |
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller |
Court Address
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301 S. Monroe St, #100 Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-606-4000 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://cvweb.leonclerk.com/public/index.html |
| Local Rules |
https://cvweb.leonclerk.com/public/court_services/probate/probate.asp |
| Court Forms |
https://cvweb.leonclerk.com/public/court_services/probate/probate.asp |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Leon 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 to 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Leon 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 Leon County, including estates and guardianships. Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, located in Tallahassee, handles probate administration for Leon County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Leon County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Leon 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. |