The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Florida with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Florida
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Florida the creditor-claim period runs from the first publication of the notice to creditors.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Florida deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Florida | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Section 733.604 requires the personal representative to file a verified inventory but does not itself state a filing deadline; that deadline is set by rule rather than by the statute. No deadline is recorded here because none was sourced from the statute. | Fla. Stat. §733.604(1)(a) |
| Creditor claim period | The later of three months after the time of the first publication of the notice to creditors, or — as to a creditor required to be served — 30 days after service. | Fla. Stat. §733.702(1) |
| Outer claim bar | Two years after the person's death, regardless of notice. | Fla. Stat. §733.710 |
The inventory deadline, as written
Unless an inventory has been previously filed, a personal representative shall file a verified inventory of property of the estate, listing it with reasonable detail and including for each listed item its estimated fair market value at the date of the decedent's death.
— Fla. Stat. §733.604(1)(a)
The creditor-claim period, as written
…no claim or demand against the decedent's estate that arose before the death of the decedent… is binding on the estate… unless filed in the probate proceeding on or before the later of the date that is 3 months after the time of the first publication of the notice to creditors or, as to any creditor required to be served…
— Fla. Stat. §733.702(1)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Florida court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Fla. Stat. §733.604(1)(a); Fla. Stat. §733.702(1); Fla. Stat. §733.710
- Authority: The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov)
- Source URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/733.702
- Verified: 2026-08-15
Related Florida guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Florida? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Florida? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Florida? — compensation for the work.
- Florida Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
Executor deadlines in other states
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This page reproduces Florida statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Florida court or a licensed Florida attorney.