Manatee County Florida
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division
Court Address	1115 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, Florida 34205
Contact Info	Phone +1-941-741-4036 Fax - Email -
Court Website	https://www.manateeclerk.com/departments/probate-and-guardianship/
Local Rules	-
Court Forms	https://www.manateeclerk.com/departments/probate-and-guardianship/
Court Fees	Filing fees for Manatee 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, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summary of Services	A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Manatee 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 Manatee County, including estates and guardianships. In Bradenton, Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division serves Manatee County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Manatee County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Manatee 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.

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