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Formal probate in Florida usually takes 6 to 12 months, while summary administration can take 2 to 3 months when the estate qualifies. If you're inheriting a house in Miami-Dade or Broward, that timeline answers only part of the question, because the point when you can access sale proceeds or cash is often later than people expect. Most heirs aren't asking for a law school explanation. They want to know when the court will let them move, sell, pay bills, and close the estate without getting stuck…

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