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Get Help with Probate Property in Florida

Dealing with an inherited house or estate property in Florida is rarely simple. If you have questions, even early ones, this is a safe place to ask them.

We offer real estate guidance for families navigating Florida probate. We’re not attorneys. We work alongside them. Our role is to help you understand what happens to the property and what your options are.

Quick answer

Getting help with probate property in Florida starts with understanding where you are in the process. You do not need to have a plan yet. If there is a house, land or other real property in a Florida estate, reach out – we can help you understand your options at your own pace, with no obligation to act.

NO WRONG TIME TO ASK

When Should You Reach Out

You do not need to be ready to sell. You do not need to know what probate is or how it works. Many people contact us before they have answers, and that’s exactly the right time.

It might be the right time to reach out if:

  • You were just named Personal Representative (what Florida calls the executor of an estate) and you’re not sure what comes next
  • A parent or family member passed away and there’s a house or property in Lee County you’re not sure what comes next
  • A parent of family member passed away and there’s a house or property in Lee County you’re not sure what to do with
  • You inherited property in Florida but you live out of state and can’t be there in person
  • The property is sitting vacant and you’re worried about maintenance, insurance, or security
  • Family members disagree about what to do with the property
  • You’ve already spoken with an attorney but still have questions about the property side of things

If any of these sound familiar, you’re in the right place. You don’t need a complete picture to start a conversation.

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Tell Us a Little About Your Situation

Even if you don’t know what to ask yet, share a few words about where things stand. There’s no wrong way to start.

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What Happens After You Reach Out?

We know that contacting someone new during a difficult time can feel like a big step. Here’s exactly what to expect.

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We respond within one business day. For phone or text messages, often the same day. For emails and form submissions, usually within 24 hours.

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We listen first. Our first goal is to understand your situation – the property, where you are in probate, and what questions you have. We won’t push you toward any specific path.

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We share what we know. We’ll answer your property related questions as clearly as we can. If something falls outside our role, like legal questions about the estate itself, we’ll say so honestly and can refer you to a probate attorney who serves Lee County, Florida.

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You decide what’s next. There is no pressure to move forward. You may want more time to think, more information, or simply another conversation. That’s completely fine.

If working together makes sense, we’ll talk about what that looks like. If it doesn’t, we’ll point you in the right direction anyway.

YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF…

Who We Help

We work with Florida families at different stages of probate. Here the most common situations we see.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

You’ve been appointed to manage the estate and need to understand what to do with real property. We help you think through property decisions without adding to your stress.

OUT-OF-STATE HEIRS

You live outside Florida but inherited property in Lee County, Florida.
Managing an inherited house here from a distance is one of the most common situations we support.

FAMILIES UNSURE ABOUT SELLING

You haven’t decided whether to sell the inherited property. We can walk through the options without pressuring you toward any of them.

VACANT PROPERTY SITUATIONS

The home is sitting empty and you’re concerned about insurance, upkeep, or security. We understand the urgency these situations create and can help you think through next steps.

EARLY-STAGE QUESTIONS

You’re just getting started and don’t fully understand what probate means for the real estate yet. That’s the perfect time to reach out.

WORKING ALONGSIDE AN ATTORNEY

You already have a probate attorney handling the legal side and need someone focused specifically on the property. We work well alongside legal counsel.

OUR ROLE

Real Estate Guidance – Not Legal Advice

We want to be clear about what we do, and what we don’t do.

We are not attorneys. We do not provide legal advice, interpret estate documents, or guide you through court filings. For those questions, you need a Florida probate attorney.

What we do offer educational guidance to help you understand the probate process in Florida, how it works, what to expect, and how property decisions fit into the bigger picture.

Michelle Miller is a Certified Probate Specialist and licensed Florida REALTOR® with Starlink Realty. She has helped Lee County families navigate estate property decisions as part of a larger probate process – working alongside attorneys, not instead of them.

If you need an attorney referral, we can help point you toward probate counsel serving Lee County and the 20th Judicial Circuit.

SERVING LEE COUNTY FAMILIES

Lee County Probate Real Estate Guidance

Lee Probate Resource is based in Lee County, Florida. Our guidance is grounded in how Florida probate works locally – including the Lee County probate court, the 20th Judicial Circuit, and the property market across the region.

We regularly work with families handling estate property in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, and throughout Lee County, including the many seasonal residents and out-of-state heirs who own property here.

Lee County Probate Court

20th Judicial Circuit

Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lee County Florida

Certified Probate Expert Designation

Licensed Florida REALTOR®

Out-of-State Families Welcome

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Many People contact us early in the Florida probate process, sometimes before they fully understand what probate involves. You don’t need a plan or a decision. If you have questions about an inherited house or estate property in Florida, that’s enough reason to reach out.

Yes. Many of the families we work with are managing Florida probate from another state. Email and phone work well for out-of-state Personal Representatives and heirs who can’t be present in Lee County. Distance is rarely an obstacle for the property guidance we provide.

No. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We offer real estate guidance and probate property education. For legal questions about the estate itself, we can point you toward probate attorneys who serve Lee County and the 20th Judicial Circuit.

No. We’ll listen to your situation, answer property-related questions, and help you understand what your next step might look like, with no obligation to move forward.

In Florida probate, real property is identified and valued as part of the estate. Depending on the will’s terms and whether the estate has debts, the property may pass to the named beneficiaries or be sold during administration. The Personal Representative is responsible for maintaining and protecting the property throughout the process.

In most cases, yes. Under Florida law, a Personal Representative generally has the authority to sell real property during probate without needing court approval. Court approval may be required in certain situations, such as when the will restricts the power of sale, when heirs object, or when the property is homestead. The specifics depend on the estate’s circumstances, and a probate attorney can advise on what applies in your situation.

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You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

If there’s a house or property in a Florida estate, we can help you understand what comes next. No pressure. No obligation. Just clear answers about probate property in Lee County, Florida.