Big Changes to Florida Probate in 2025
- Sandy Cantu
- Apr 28
- 2 min read

🚪 Big Changes to Florida Probate in 2025
Florida has made some big changes to its probate rules recently, and they could impact your family’s estate plans or probate case. Here’s what’s new:
1. 🧾 New Requirements for Minors' Inheritances
If a child inherits more than $50,000, the family must file more legal paperwork.We connect you with top Florida probate attorneys to make sure your case is handled the right way.
2. 💍 Better Protection for Surviving Spouses
Florida now offers more protection for spouses — especially those who moved from community property states like California or Texas. We work with estate planners and probate lawyers who can help protect your loved ones’ rights.
3. 💻 Digital Assets Must Be Included
Do you or your loved ones own online accounts, cryptocurrency, or NFTs? Florida law now says these must be listed during probate.Florida Probate Care will connect you with tech-savvy professionals who know how to properly manage digital assets during probate.
4. 📈 Higher Limits for Summary Administration
Florida raised the limit for summary administration (a faster type of probate) from $75,000 to $100,000.If your estate qualifies, we can help speed up the process with referrals to experienced probate attorneys.
5. 📂 Tighter Deadlines for Personal Representatives
Personal representatives must now file an inventory within 30 days of appointment.Florida Probate Care helps keep you on track, offering referrals to bookkeepers, CPAs, and professional fiduciaries who specialize in probate estate management.
🛎️ How Florida Probate Care Helps You: Full Concierge Probate Support
At Florida Probate Care, we know probate is more than just paperwork. It’s about coordinating everything your family needs during a difficult time.
Our free concierge service offers:
📄 Help with probate paperwork and deadlines
🏛️ Referrals to trusted Florida probate attorneys
🏡 Connections to real estate agents for selling inherited property
💰 Introductions to estate sale companies and appraisers
📚 Guidance on handling debts, taxes, and final expenses
📑 Support for handling digital assets and online accounts
🛠️ Recommendations for clean-out crews, moving services, and property maintenance
🧑⚖️ Trusted professionals for estate planning and guardianship issues
We take the guesswork out of probate — so you can focus on your family, not the paperwork.
📢 Why Staying Updated on Florida Probate Matters
Whether you are:
The personal representative handling a loved one’s estate
A family member expecting an inheritance
Someone planning your own estate
It’s crucial to understand Florida’s probate laws — and have a team you can trust.Mistakes in probate can cost time, money, and even lead to legal problems later.
Florida Probate Care offers free consultations and personalized support to help you every step of the way.
🤝 Contact Florida Probate Care Today!
When you need a guide through the probate process, turn to the experts who treat you like family.Florida Probate Care is proud to serve families across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and all of Florida.
👉 Call us today at 813.305.7875👉 Visit us at https://www.floridaprobatecare.com
Let Florida Probate Care take the stress out of probate — with professional referrals, expert advice, and compassionate support every step of the way.