The creditor claim period of 3 monthsFla. Stat. §§ 733.2121, 733.702 (later of 3 months from first publication or 30 days from service on a served creditor), 733.703, 733.705, 733.707, 733.710Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. Every claim is barred 24 monthsFla. Stat. §§ 733.2121, 733.702 (later of 3 months from first publication or 30 days from service on a served creditor), 733.703, 733.705, 733.707, 733.710Verified Sep 15, 2026View source after the date of death, whether or not notice was given.

Within 60 daysFla. Prob. R. 5.340; Fla. Stat. § 733.604Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.

The personal representative closes a formal administration by filing a final accounting together with a petition for discharge (including a plan of distribution) under Fla. Prob. R. 5.400 and serving it on interested persons; after the 30-day objection window (Fla. Prob. R. 5.401), the court enters an order discharging the personal representative and releasing any suretyFla. Stat. §§ 733.901, 198.26; Fla. Prob. R. 5.400, 5.401, 5.345, 5.346Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.

No. Florida publishes no official formFla. Stat. ch. 733 (Florida Probate Code: Administration of Estates)Verified Sep 23, 2026View source, so the renunciation is a signed writing.

Yes. Florida requires an account of the administration to close on this routeFla. Prob. R. 5.400(a), 5.345; Fla. Stat. § 731.302Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, though the account can be excused in some estatesFla. Prob. R. 5.400(a), 5.345; Fla. Stat. § 731.302Verified Sep 15, 2026View source. A personal representative who has completed administration except for distribution files a final accounting and a petition for discharge; every interested person may waive the final accounting in writingFla. Prob. R. 5.400; Fla. Stat. § 733.901Verified Jul 11, 2026View source.