Florida uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Volusia County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Florida uses a presumed-reasonable fee schedule for probate attorneys — the percentages are a starting point that can be negotiated, especially for simple estates. Volusia County firms typically follow the schedule for routine work and negotiate on complex matters.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Clerk of Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Solo PracticeDaytona Beach, FL
Serves 5 counties
Daytona Beach probate and trust-litigation attorney serving Volusia County and central Florida, with 40+ years in Florida courts. Walks personal representatives through summary and formal administration and represents heirs in will and trust contests -- undue-influence, incapacity, and improper-execution claims. Offers contingency representation on certain contest matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationTrust LitigationSpecial Needs PlanningProbate Administration
- Office
- 127 Magnolia AveDaytona Beach, FL 32114
FirmMaitland, FL
Since 1997 · Serves 5 counties
Maitland firm on Spartan Drive, founded in 1997, serving Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, and Volusia counties. Handles probate and trust administration and trust and estate litigation -- claims against fiduciaries, will and trust contests, disputed trust accountings, and guardianship disputes -- alongside estate-tax, charitable, and special-needs planning.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 5 more
- Office
- 150 Spartan Drive, Suite 100Maitland, FL 32751
FirmOrlando, FL
Since 2003 · Serves 5 counties
Orlando firm formed in 2003, with offices in Lake Nona, Tavares, DeLand, and Port Orange, serving Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, and Osceola counties. Its estate group handles probate administration and probate litigation, guardianship administration and litigation, Medicaid and special needs planning, and estate tax planning. Partners Daniel B. Harris and Heidi W. Isenhart lead it.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationElder LawTax Planningand 5 more
- Office
- 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1700Orlando, FL 32801
Solo PracticeDaytona Beach, FL
Serves 2 counties
Daytona Beach probate practice serving Volusia and Orange counties. Thomas Upchurch handles formal, summary, and ancillary probate administration, trustee and personal-representative representation, and will contests.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationProbate Administration
- Office
- 1616 Concierge Boulevard, Suite 101Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Solo PracticeWinter Park, FL
Serves 5 counties
Winter Park estate and probate practice on Lee Road with experience in the Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, and Osceola county probate courts. Guides families through probate after a death, including intestate estates, and handles estate planning, special-needs trusts, and asset protection. Founder Merrell Bailey is an attorney and CPA listed in Super Lawyers for estate planning and probate.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationSpecial Needs PlanningAsset Protectionand 2 more
- Office
- 2323 Lee RoadWinter Park, FL 32789
FirmGainesville, FL
Since 2014 · Serves the whole state
Gainesville firm handling probate in every Florida county on a flat fee, with an Ocala office and a fully remote administration process. Founding partner R. Nadine David advised Florida circuit court probate judges as a probate court staff attorney before entering private practice in 2014. Handles formal and summary administration, trust administration, and estate litigation.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust LitigationProbate Administration
- Office
- 201 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 210Gainesville, FL 32601
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