| Court Name |
15th Judicial Circuit Court |
Court Address
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205 N Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-561-355-2996 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.15thcircuit.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.15thcircuit.com/about-the-court |
| Court Forms |
https://www.15thcircuit.com/services/probate-division |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Palm Beach County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Florida personal representatives serving an estate in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County are administered through its probate division. 15th Judicial Circuit Court, located in West Palm Beach, handles probate administration for Palm Beach County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Palm Beach County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Palm Beach County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Palm Beach County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |