Estate Planning & Probate in Collier County, Florida
Collier 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 & Comptroller.
The Probate Process in Collier 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 Collier County, probate runs through the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples. The court sits in the 20th Judicial Circuit. The same 20th Judicial Circuit also serves Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee.
Full Collier Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
Collier County · 20th Judicial Circuit
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Local Procedures at the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
The court offers a self-help center, open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, in 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34112. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 239-252-2646 for details.
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