Probate
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's assets are distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries, per the wishes of the deceased as stated in The Last Will and Testament or if there is no will, according to Florida Law. The Court oversees the estate to ensure that all debts are paid and assets are properly distributed. Probate is needed when a court order is required to transfer ownership of the deceased's properties or to distribute the assets of the estate. Probate may not be needed if all assets were jointly held and one of the joint holders is the survivor.
Probate matters are governed by the laws of the State of Florida (Florida Statutes) and the Florida Probate Rules of Procedure.
Examples of Probate Matters
Probate matters include:
- Caveat
- Disposition of Personal Property
- Estates (when there are assets to be distributed).
- Notice of Trusts
- Safe Deposit
- Trusts
- Wills (not filed until the death of the party).
Seniors Versus Crime (SVC)
Seniors Versus Crime is a non-profit organization that operates as a special project of the Florida Attorney General's Office. The Project was founded in 1989 by Ret. Colonel Vern C. Thornton of the Broward County Sheriff's Office at the direction of the then Attorney General Robert Butterworth. The primary goal of the Project is to reduce the victimization of senior citizens who are often targeted for specific crimes or scams based on their age.
The Project accomplishes this goal by:
- Providing various educational and crime prevention programs to senior citizen groups
- Investigating complaints and seeking restitution in respect of complaints made by seniors
- Providing investigative agencies with senior volunteers to assist them with specific investigations
Forms
Please read the instructions for the forms that you are downloading. Additional forms may be needed depending on your situation.
Note: The forms supplied by the Clerk's office are general in nature and may not meet your specific needs. The Clerk does not guarantee the legal sufficiency of these forms; therefore, you may need to consult with an attorney regarding your particular situation.
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Guardianship/Mental Health/Probate
Physical Address
190 W Government Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Mailing Address
Probate / Guardianship / Mental Health
P.O. Box 333
Pensacola, FL 32591-0333
Phone: 850-595-4300
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact Us
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Wilbert Bunkley
Manager
Seniors Versus Crime Project - Escambia County
Sheriff's 4th Precinct
97 W Hood Drive
Pensacola, FL 32534
Email Seniors Versus Crime Project
Phone: 850-475-5285
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Judy Ertl
Manager
Seniors Versus Crime Project - Navarre Office
8476 Gordon Goodin Lane
Navarre, FL 32566
Email Seniors Versus Crime Project
Phone: 850-939-4000 and 850-939-3040
Fax: 850-939-0010 and 850-939-2001
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.