| Court Name |
Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division |
Court Address
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100 SE Ocean Blvd Stuart, Florida 34994
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-772-288-5576 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.martinclerk.com/199/Probate-Guardianship |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.martinclerk.com/199/Probate-Guardianship |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Martin 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 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Martin County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate under Florida law, even though a will can waive it. The court can set or raise the bond to protect heirs, generally based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Probate for Martin County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. In Stuart, Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division serves Martin County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Martin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Martin 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. |