Business Details
27 Years
experience
Florida Probate Administration Services
Since 1999, Statewide Probate has provided specialized probate and estate administration services across Florida. Our team combines over 50 years of collective legal expertise to navigate Florida's complex probate system efficiently. We prioritize responsive client communication, offering same-day call/email responses and free 20-minute consultations to clarify probate requirements. Our fee structure eliminates traditional percentage-based billing, instead offering transparent hourly rates or flat fees tailored to each case's specific needs. As a Pensacola-based practice, we serve all 67 Florida counties while maintaining physical offices in Escambia County. Our attorneys handle uncontested estates exclusively, ensuring focused expertise in streamlined probate processes for executors statewide.We specialize in minimizing probate costs through task-based pricing rather than estate-value calculations, delivering predictable legal expenses. Our practice integrates modern technology for seamless remote collaboration with out-of-state personal representatives. With a proven track record of assisting estates exceeding $250,000 in value, we consistently achieve cost savings while maintaining strict compliance with Florida probate regulations. Our client-centric approach emphasizes clear communication throughout every probate administration case.
Services
Probate Administration
Real Estate and Homesteads
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years combined experience in Florida probate law
- Our team provides same-day response guarantee for client communications
- We implement task-based pricing instead of traditional percentage fees
- Our practice serves all 67 Florida counties with remote capabilities
- We specialize exclusively in uncontested estate administration matters
What people say
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Services
Probate Administration
We handle complete probate administration for Florida estates, guiding personal representatives through asset inventory, debt settlement, and property transfer processes. Our attorneys specialize in uncontested cases across all 67 counties, utilizing remote filing systems to minimize administrative burdens. With task-based pricing, we deliver predictable costs while maintaining strict compliance with Florida probate regulations.
Real Estate and Homesteads
Our practice manages real estate components in probate cases, including homestead determination and property transfer documentation. We handle title clearance issues and coordinate with county property appraisers to ensure proper estate asset valuation. This service integrates seamlessly with our overall probate administration process for estates containing Florida real property.
People
Bruce A. McDonald
Senior Partner
With over 25 years of Florida probate experience, Bruce A. McDonald founded Statewide Probate's internet-based estate service. He specializes in efficient probate administration and has represented numerous personal representatives in complex estate matters across the state.
Kathlyn M. White
Attorney
Kathlyn M. White focuses on probate, estate planning, and guardianship law. Her real estate law background enhances her probate practice, particularly in handling property transfers. She provides accessible legal counsel to personal representatives statewide, known for her responsive communication and technical proficiency.
Questions
What probate services do you offer in Florida?
We specialize in uncontested probate administration for estates with property in Florida, including asset inventory, creditor notification, and property transfer documentation.
How are your legal fees structured?
We use transparent hourly rates or flat fees based on specific tasks rather than charging a percentage of the estate's total value.
Can out-of-state executors use your services?
Yes, our remote-friendly practice handles estates for personal representatives living anywhere, with no requirement for in-person court appearances.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide complimentary 20-minute consultations to help executors understand their probate requirements and potential cost savings.
Which Florida counties do you serve?
Our probate services cover all 67 Florida counties, with particular expertise in handling county-specific procedural variations.
