Lake County Probate Guide
5th Judicial Circuit · Updated January 2026
First: Get Death Certificates
Required for everythingFlorida Department of Health in Lake County
Cost:$15/copy
Get:10 copies
Online:Available
Probate Steps
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- How:
- Bring original will to clerk's office probate department
Reference: F.S. 732.901
Clerk WebsiteRelated Topics
Sources (6)
- https://www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov/
- https://www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov/departments/courts-management/family-law/probate-guardianship-mental-health/probate/
- https://www.lakecountyclerkfl.gov/fees/
- https://www.circuit5.org/
- Florida Statutes Title XLII (Estates and Trusts)
- Florida Statutes 28.2401 - Service charges and filing fees in probate matters