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