| Court Name |
Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Department |
Court Address
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190 Eslinger Way Sanford, Florida 32773
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-407-665-4369 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.seminoleclerk.org/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.seminoleclerk.org/departments/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.seminoleclerk.org/departments/probate/#content |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Seminole County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Seminole 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 Seminole County, including estates and guardianships. Probate matters for Seminole County are handled by Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Department in Sanford. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Seminole County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Seminole 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 Seminole 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. |