Estate Planning & Probate in Pasco County, Florida
Most Pasco County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller details.
The Probate Process in Pasco 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 Pasco County, probate runs through the Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller at 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 207, Dade City. The court sits in the 6th Judicial Circuit. The same 6th Judicial Circuit also serves Pinellas.
Full Pasco Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
Pasco County · 6th 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, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET (excluding holidays), in Legal Resource Center, Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice.
Probate matters may be filed at the Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center in Dade City (38053 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 207) or the West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey (7530 Little Road, Suite 105). A will may be deposited only after the testator has died.
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