How long is the probate process?
Every Florida Probate case has different issues that can cause a large variance on how long it takes to close an estate. A good example is if real estate must be sold before the estate can close, which takes several months alone. The Probate judge will want the Probate file to close within one year of filing. To give you a prospective of the timing, a notice to creditors must be published for a period of three months. This requirement alone draws the Probate case out for several months.
