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73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33128•
73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33128•
(305) 375-5126•
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About visiting the probate court
About the probate clerk of court in Miami-Dade County, Florida
A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.
While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Florida.
While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Clerk Of Courts to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.
In Miami-Dade County, Florida, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Miami-Dade County, Florida, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
About visiting the probate court
About probate judges in Miami-Dade County, Florida
A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.
While a probate judge in Florida may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.
In Miami-Dade County, Florida, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Clerk Of Courts
While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Clerk Of Courts is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Clerk Of Courts is: (305) 375-5126
The hours of operation listed for the Clerk Of Courts are:
Monday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Reviews
Reviews of the Clerk Of Courts
in the last week
Closed to the public and it’s listed on the website. Website and automated messages say open. No one will answer the phone ever! How is this place doing business at all!
2 weeks ago
If I were able to choose no stars, it would better reflect how I feel about this particular court clerk department. I work in a law firm and have to deal with court clerk departments all over the state of Florida all day, every day. Most are great and easy to work with and obtain information from. Unfortunately, that is not the case in Miami-Dade County. One cannot get anyone on the phone; if the clerks are all busy we're instructed to call back. The automated information is over a month behind. It takes many days for documents to show up on the docket and even more time to get a summons issued. The State of Florida should do something about this circuit. No bueno.
10 months ago
The worst. I have dealt with them and they screwed up things very badly for me by giving me wrong information. The two 4 and 5 star reviews are most likely employees. Smh.
9 months ago
This is de bad side of USA. This people dont like work.
a year ago
Don't bother calling customer service; I spent 53 minutes on hold until I decided to hang up. Then again, dealing with anything related to Miami-Dade is a pain!