There is a separate procedure in cases where the decedent died without a last will & testament and the probate estate is small. This is occasionally referred to as the disposition of intestate property without administration. As of 2026, the amount of nonexempt personal property has been increased from $10,000 to $20,000.
A disposition without administration may be available if the decedent:
- Died without a valid will (intestate);
- Left only qualifying exempt personal property and no more than $20,000 in nonexempt personal property;
- Has been deceased for more than one year; and
- Does not have a pending probate administration in Florida.
Eligibility may also be determined by the allowable amount of certain preferred funeral expenses as well as reasonable and necessary medical and hospital fees incurred during the last 60 days of the decedent’s final illness, as permitted by Florida law.
Our law firm advises and represents personal representatives and trustees regarding the settlement of trusts and estates. Call the law office of Bach, Jacobs, & Byrne, P.A. at (941) 906-1231 to schedule a consultation.
