| Court Name |
Volusia County Courthouse |
Court Address
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101 N Alabama Ave DeLand, Florida 32724
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-386-736-5915 Fax +1-386-822-5711 Email webagreements@clerk.org
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| Court Website |
https://www.clerk.org/Default.aspx |
| Local Rules |
https://www.clerk.org/probate.aspx |
| Court Forms |
https://www.clerk.org/forms.aspx |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Volusia 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 08:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. |
| Summary of Services |
In Volusia 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 Volusia County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Volusia County Courthouse, located in DeLand, handles probate administration for Volusia County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Volusia County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Volusia 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. |