It means taking the necessary legal steps to assure a will is valid and to admit the will to probate.

No. To deposit a will means to place it with the Clerk for safekeeping.

No.

The law requires the original to be placed on deposit. The clerk can make a certified copy of the will for a fee, which takes the place of the original.

It relates to all property of a deceased person that is the subject of a probate action.

This is a legal process which determines the value of a deceased person's property and its distribution to heirs pursuant to Florida law.

Proceedings take place in the Circuit Court of the county where the decedent was domiciled or owned property.

To provide a method of converting assets to cash to be distributed to beneficiaries, or to pay creditors/taxes. Also, to legally transfer ownership of real property.

It determines who is entitled to share in the estate and to distribute the property to the proper parties.

The property is distributed in accordance with Florida law.

The file will be sent to the department usually within one to two working days of receiving the request at the Record Center. Files can also be viewed by the public at the Record Center.