Market Ranking · 2026-09-20
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Florida (2026)
1,299 verified probate and estate filings across 11 counties in Florida, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Probate, estate, and inherited property filings — court records created when a property owner passes away and the property must be distributed or sold. Heirs often need to sell quickly, especially if the property is out-of-state or needs significant repairs.
- 1,299 total probate and estate filings tracked across 11 counties
- Highest volume: Osceola County (250+), Hillsborough County (250+), Duval County (100+)
- Average median property value: $218,182
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osceola County | 250+ | $294,100 | 23.0% | — |
| 2 | Hillsborough County | 250+ | $237,332 | 22.0% | — |
| 3 | Duval County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Okaloosa County | 50+ | $207,078 | — | — |
| 5 | Manatee County | 50+ | $259,626 | 9.1% | — |
| 6 | Pasco County | 50+ | $193,857 | — | — |
| 7 | Gadsden County | 50+ | $66,971 | 35.7% | — |
| 8 | Brevard County | 25+ | $281,250 | — | — |
| 9 | Seminole County | 25+ | $205,249 | — | — |
| 10 | Santa Rosa County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Demo Gadsden County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Florida?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,299 verified probate and estate filings across 11 Florida counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Florida county has the most probate and estate filings?+
Osceola County leads with 250+ probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $294,100. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Florida probate and estate filings?+
Across 8 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Florida probate and estate filings is $218,182. Values vary by county — from $66,971 to $294,100.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Florida involve absentee owners?+
On average, 22.4% of probate and estate filings in Florida involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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