Probate

Related Information

• Court Appointed Counsel
• Probate Smart Forms
• Probate Checklists
• Probate Examining Committee Wheel

Administrative Orders and Memorandums

• Administrative Order No. 25-03 Creation of Section PMH 07 in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
• Administrative Order No. 25-18 Appointment of Judge Maria De Jesus Santovenia as Associate Administrative Judge of the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
• Administrative Memorandum - Transfer of Cases to the Newly Created Probate Section PMH07
• Administrative Memorandum - Guardian Credit History
• Administrative Memorandum - Waiver and Consent Notarization
• Administrative Memorandum – Referral of Determination of Incapacity, Appointment of Emergency Temporary Guardian, and Restoration Proceedings to Probate General Magistrate (Amended)
• Administrative Order No. 21-20 Establishment of Probate Matters Section PMHGMB
• Administrative Order No. 22-02 - Establishment of Requirements for Inclusion of Docket Index Numbers or Motion Identifiers on Proposed Orders and Notices of Hearings
• Administrative Memorandum - Appointment of Examining Committee Members
• Administrative Order No. 22-06 Assignment of Cases Involving Custody or Guardianship of Minors
• Administrative Order No. 21-05 Establishing Notice of Petition for Restoration of Capacity
• Administrative Order No. 14-12: (Rescinds AO Nos. 12-02, including amendments 12-02 (A-1) and 12-02 (A2)) In Re: Re-Establishment of Procedure for Appointment of Counsel in Criminal and Civil Proceedings
• Administrative Order No. 12-21 A1 (Amending AO No. 12-21) In Re: Amending Designation of Judicial Officers and Establishing Procedures for Motions to Exceed Fee Limits
• 2008 1-08-18 Standards and Procedures for Minor Settlement
• Administrative Order No. 08-18 A1 Standards and Procedures for Minor Settlements
• 2012 1-12-03 Re-Establishment of Standing Committees for Private Court Appointed Counsel
• 1-12-03 A2 - Amendment to Addendum A - AO No. 12-03 A1 - Registry Screening Committee-Conformed
• 2014 1-14-03 Proceedings to Prohibit Purchase of Firearms by Mentally Ill Persons
• 2014 1-14-12 Re-Establishment of Procedure for Appointment of Counsel in Criminal and Civil Proceedings
• Administrative Order No. 14-07 A1 Clarification of Probate-Related and Non-Probate-Related Trust Cases
• 2015 15-04 Establishment of Registry for Appointment of Professional Guardians
• Administrative Memorandum - Providing Petition, Notice of Hearing and Summons to Parties Under Fla. Stat. 397.6815, .6955
• Administrative Memorandum - In Re Mandatory Use of Probate Smart Forms
• Administrative Order No. 18-01 Creation of Section PMH 06
• Administrative Memorandum - Probate Providers for Guardianship Courses 2021
• Administrative Order No. 14-09 A2 Notice of Related Cases
• 1-21-15 A1 Amending AO 21-15 Guardian Advocacy - Section 393.12-Conformed
• Administrative Order No. 24-07 In Re: Establishment of Eldercaring Coordination as Alternative Dispute Resolution Within the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, In and For Miami-Dade County, Florida

Our Judges

• Probate Division Judges
• Emergency Judges

Our Locations

• Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center

Our Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Circuit Civil
• County Civil
• Criminal
• Family
• Probate
• Unified Family Court
• Traffic
• Domestic Violence
• Appellate

Probate Division

The Probate Division has jurisdiction over a broad category of cases including mental health, guardianship, estates and trusts. Six circuit judges and two general magistrates are assigned to hear cases in the Circuit Probate Division. The judges and support personnel of this division are located at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center.

View Today's Calendar

View today’s court calendars for the Probate Court Division located at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center. By clicking on the link, visitors can view and search real-time case information from a computer or mobile device before entering the courthouse. Step confidently into the courthouse knowing where to go. Given the confidentiality of certain court cases, all you need is your court case number (ends with CP-02, GD-02 or MH-02), and the calendar will tell you the name of the Judge, time of the hearing, and the courtroom number.

Programs and Services

Search for a Probate Case

Search for a Circuit Civil Case by visiting the Miami-Dade County Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System.

eFiling Services

The ePortal is utilized to submit documents to Clerks and also provides electronic notifications and eService on behalf of others.

Mental Health

The Probate Division hears cases for the involuntary evaluation and treatment of mentally ill persons.

Marchman Act

Provides the means for an individual to receive voluntary or involuntary treatment for substance abuse.

Guardianship

Guardianship is a legal proceeding in which a guardian exercises the legal rights of an incapacitated person who lacks the ability to care for himself.

Probate Professional Guardian Registry

The 11th Judicial Circuit maintains a registry of professional guardians (the Registry) who practice in Miami-Dade County and are qualified to receive court appointments. When a judge needs to appoint a professional guardian for a ward, and it is not possible or would not be in the best interest of the ward to appoint one chosen by the parties, a professional guardian is selected on a rotating basis from this Registry.

Eldercaring coordination

Eldercaring coordination is a dispute resolution process in which a professional eldercaring coordinator can be appointed by the court to assist elders, legally authorized decision-makers, and other related parties with resolving disputes in a manner that respects the elder’s need for autonomy and safety.

Probate of an Estate

Probate of an estate is a legal process through which the assets of a deceased person are inventoried, distributed to pay creditors' claims against the estate, and, if there are remaining assets, distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries.

Department of Translation and Interpretation

Court Interpreters interpret and translate verbal and written communications from a non-English to English language in court proceedings.

Probate Attorneys' Corner

Find relevant information on filing fees, FAQ's and Clerk's Docket to assist attorneys in expediting the Probate court process.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit proposals in accordance with established procedures to meet the requirements of developing a list of court-approved organizations to provide instruction and education for Guardians within 4 months of appointment, as set forth in section 744.3145, Florida Statutes.