Florida Probate Timeline Guide
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| Task | Timeline |
|---|---|
| File original will | Within 10 days of knowledge of death |
| Send Notice of Administration | Within 30 days of appointment |
| Publish Notice to Creditors | Promptly after appointment |
| Creditor claim period | 3 months |
| File Inventory | Within 60 days of appointment |
| Object to creditor claim | Within 30 days of claim |
| Final tax return | By April 15 of following year |
| Estate Closing | Usually 9–12 months |