Estate Planning & Probate in Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Clerk of Circuit Court.
The Probate Process in Citrus County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Citrus County, probate runs through the Clerk of Circuit Court at 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness. The court sits in the 5th Judicial Circuit. The same 5th Judicial Circuit also serves Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter.
Full Citrus Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Clerk of Circuit Court
Citrus County · 5th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Citrus County
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E-recording
$10 for the first page plus $8.5 for each additional page.
Full recording details →Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Clerk of Circuit Court
The court offers a self-help center, in 3rd Floor, Room 1-346, Citrus County Courthouse, 110 North Apopka Avenue, Inverness. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 352-341-6723 for details.
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