Market Ranking · 2026-11-04
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Florida (2026)
Florida counties ranked for probate and estate filings, with median property value and absentee-owner share.
Based on public court filings, analyzed by Keystone. As of November 2026.
Probate, estate, and inherited property filings are 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.
- Top-ranked: Duval County, Hernando County, Indian River County
Probate & Estate county rankings
| # | County | Med. Value | Absentee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duval County | n/a | n/a |
| 2 | Hernando County | n/a | n/a |
| 3 | Indian River County | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | Osceola County | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Martin County | n/a | n/a |
| 6 | Manatee County | n/a | n/a |
| 7 | Flagler County | n/a | n/a |
| 8 | Bay County | n/a | n/a |
| 9 | Pinellas County | n/a | n/a |
| 10 | Walton County | n/a | n/a |
| 11 | Putnam County | n/a | n/a |
| 12 | Santa Rosa County | n/a | n/a |
| 13 | Collier County | n/a | n/a |
| 14 | Okaloosa County | n/a | n/a |
| 15 | Gadsden County | n/a | n/a |
| 16 | Orange County | n/a | n/a |
| 17 | Levy County | n/a | n/a |
| 18 | Polk County | n/a | n/a |
| 19 | Okeechobee County | n/a | n/a |
| 20 | Escambia County | n/a | n/a |
| 21 | Charlotte County | n/a | n/a |
| 22 | Monroe County | n/a | n/a |
| 23 | St. Lucie County | n/a | n/a |
| 24 | Hillsborough County | n/a | n/a |
| 25 | Palm Beach County | n/a | n/a |
| 26 | Sarasota County | n/a | n/a |
| 27 | Marion County | n/a | n/a |
| 28 | Broward County | n/a | n/a |
| 29 | Alachua County | n/a | n/a |
| 30 | Brevard County | n/a | n/a |
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Frequently asked questions
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Duval County ranks first in Florida for probate and estate filings in our court-record data. All data comes from public court records.
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