Probate Administration in Miami-Dade County

Florida probate is administered under Chapter 733 of the Florida Statutes and is required whenever a person dies owning assets in their name alone — without a co-owner, joint title, or beneficiary designation. In Miami-Dade County, formal administration typically takes six to twelve months; summary administration can close in as few as four to eight weeks.

Not all assets require probate. Bank accounts and investment accounts in the decedent's name only, real property titled solely in the decedent's name, and personal property without a named beneficiary are typical probate assets. Life insurance with a named beneficiary, retirement accounts, and assets in a revocable living trust typically bypass probate.

Aguila Law handles both summary administration (for estates of $75,000 or less, or where the decedent passed more than two years ago) and formal administration for larger or more complex estates.

If a family member has recently passed or you have been named personal representative of an estate, contact us as early as possible. Florida's probate deadlines begin running from the date of death.

Call (305) 967-8554 or schedule a consultation.