Probate Division Overview
Personal representatives administering estates in Brevard County fall under the jurisdiction of the 18th Judicial Circuit. All formal probate proceedings, inventory audits, and fiduciary accountings are filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Courthouse Information
- Court: Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center
- Address: 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940
- County Seat: Viera, FL
- Governing Rules: Florida Probate Rules Part III & 18th Judicial Circuit Local Administrative Orders
Local Accounting Procedures in Brevard County
The 18th Circuit provides comprehensive e-portal guidelines for filing Rule 5.346 interim and final accountings across Central Florida.
Under Florida Probate Rule 5.346, the Personal Representative must prepare a balanced Summary of Account with Schedules A through E. In Brevard County, if beneficiaries do not sign formal waivers under Rule 5.400, a formal hearing on the Petition for Discharge may be scheduled before the presiding probate judge.
Key Filing Milestones for Brevard County Estates
- Initial Inventory (§ 733.604): Due within 60 days of Letters of Administration issuance.
- Notice to Creditors (§ 733.2121): Must be published once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in a local Brevard County legal newspaper.
- Creditor Claims Bar Date (§ 733.702): 3 months from the date of first publication.
- Final Accounting & Petition for Discharge: Target completion within 12 months for non-taxable estates or 18 months if IRS Form 706 is required.