Market Ranking · 2026-10-09
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Florida (2026)
3,832 verified probate and estate filings across 37 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.
- 3,832 total probate and estate filings tracked across 37 counties
- Highest volume: Hillsborough County (1,000+), Osceola County (250+), Duval County (250+)
- Average median property value: $245,335
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsborough County | 1,000+ | $255,120 | 19.8% | — |
| 2 | Osceola County | 250+ | $286,700 | 23.9% | — |
| 3 | Duval County | 250+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Collier County | 250+ | $465,877 | 15.8% | — |
| 5 | Okaloosa County | 100+ | $220,096 | 3.1% | — |
| 6 | Pasco County | 100+ | $262,089 | 5.0% | — |
| 7 | Indian River County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 8 | Brevard County | 100+ | $298,270 | 9.1% | — |
| 9 | Manatee County | 100+ | $256,125 | 33.3% | — |
| 10 | Gadsden County | 50+ | $72,465 | 43.8% | — |
| 11 | Seminole County | 50+ | $244,804 | 18.2% | — |
| 12 | Flagler County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 13 | Monroe County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 14 | Columbia County | 25+ | $122,209 | 16.7% | — |
| 15 | Walton County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 16 | Bradford County | 25+ | $142,275 | — | — |
| 17 | Desoto County | 25+ | $376,960 | — | — |
| 18 | Santa Rosa County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 19 | Okeechobee County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 20 | Levy County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Jackson County | fewer than 25 | $186,374 | — | — |
| 22 | Gulf County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Washington County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Putnam County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Calhoun County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Dixie County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Hardee County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Hernando County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Franklin County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Marion 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 3,832 verified probate and estate filings across 37 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?+
Hillsborough County leads with 1,000+ probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $255,120. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Florida probate and estate filings?+
Across 13 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Florida probate and estate filings is $245,335. Values vary by county — from $72,465 to $465,877.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Florida involve absentee owners?+
On average, 18.9% 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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