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• What do I do with a Last Will & Testament? How can I file for probate & what forms are available? What are the filing fees for probate cases? Can I file a disposition of personal property for an asset located in another country? Can I be appointed as Personal Representative on an estate? Can I obtain Letters of Testamentary or Letters of Administration? If you are not attempting to access any asset of the decedent and the decedent ha...
• Can I see if a Probate case has been filed? Yes, you may go to our website www.oklaoosaclerk.com > Court Records and compl...
• Can I obtain a copy or view the inventory filed in a probate case? You may inquire as to whether an inventory has been filed in a specific probate c...
• What is a Lady Bird Deed? A "Lady Bird deed" (also known as an enhanced life estate deed) is a way to trans...
• My parent has a Life Right on their home, how do I transfer the title/deed? Unfortunately we do not have the paperwork for this, you will need to contact an ...
• I am indigent and do not have funds for cremation, do you offer any services? I have a family member that just passed away and had no insurance. I cannot afford to pay for a funeral/burial. Is there some kind of assistance available? You may contact The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners at 850-689-5030...
• How can I close a Probate Case? Probate cases may be closed in the following ways: Disposition of Personal Proper...
• How long does a creditor have to file a bill in a probate case? (Statement of Claim) You may review Florida Statute 733.705 regarding payment and Statement of Claims....
• What is needed to file a Will in a probate case or for safekeeping? Do I need to file a death certificate in a Probate case-Summary, Formal or Disposition of Personal Property? A last will and testament is filed or deposited with the clerk's office after dea...
• Can I obtain a list of recently filed Probate Cases? You  may obtain a copy of probate cases filed by emailing your request to cvrecor...
• Can I request copy/copies of documents: i.e. final judgment, deed, DD214, Last Will & Testament(deposited or filed)? Yes.  You can request files online, via email, or in person. NOTE:  Copies provid...
• How can I get a copy of a Death Certificate or Birth Certificate? In order to obtain original birth or death certificates you will need to contact ...
• What is a Baker, Marchman Act? Ex parte means to file without prior knowledge to the party being filed against. ...
• I need to file an ancillary administration. What documents are needed and how can I file? An ancillary administration case is filed when a decedent resided in another coun...
• What probate forms does the Clerks office have available? You may obtain the following probate forms from the clerk's office or website: Di...
• What is a caveat? Can I file a caveat and how much will it cost? A caveat by creditor is filed by a creditor who is owed money by a decedent. They...
• What is a Statement of Claim and what are the fees to file? Statement of Claims are filed in existing/pending probate matters by a creditor t...
• How much does it cost to file a Notice of Trust? Can I file a living trust? When no administration case exists, filing a Notice of Trust will have a $41 fili...
• What is the process for filing or swearing an Oath of Witness to Will or a Commission to administer an Oath for Administrator or Executor? An oath of witness to will is prepared by an attorney and is provided to one of t...
• I am the applicant in a probate case and wish to subpoena someone from out of state. Do I need to file a motion for permission to send the subpoena? You may wish to speak with an attorney on this matter as the clerk's office is un...
• How can I obtain a copy of a Last Will & Testament? What are the fees for copies of wills? LAST WILL & TESTAMENT: You may purchase a copy of a last will and testament f...
• Can a disposition of personal property be filed in Okaloosa County if the person passed away in another county in Florida? The disposition of personal property should be filed in the county where residenc...
• Can I obtain a list of Probate cases filed in your county? Yes. You may request a list of new estate cases filed in Okaloosa County.  The fe...