Hialeah Probate Lawyer: Expert Flat-Fee Estate Administration in Miami-Dade County

Most of the estates we settle in Hialeah are not multi-million-dollar trust funds. They are a paid-off house on a quiet street near Hialeah Park, a modest bank account, and a family that suddenly has to deal with the Miami-Dade probate court while still grieving. That is the work Florida Probate Law Group does every week, and it is exactly why a flat fee matters here: when the estate is the family home, you should not lose a chunk of it to an attorney billing a percentage.

We are a statewide Florida probate firm that handles Hialeah estates start to finish, 100% remotely, for a predictable flat fee of roughly $3,500. You never drive downtown, you never sit in a waiting room, and you always know what the legal bill will be before you hire us.

Why Choose FPLG for Hialeah Probate

Flat Fees That Protect a Family Home

Many Florida probate lawyers charge a percentage of the estate, a fee structure written into Florida Statute 733.6171. On a Hialeah homestead worth $400,000, a 3% statutory fee runs around $12,000. Our flat fee for the same uncontested administration is a fraction of that. When the main asset is the house Mom and Dad spent thirty years paying off, that difference stays with the family instead of going to the firm. You can read more on our flat-fee probate page.

Court Experience Where It Counts

Our team has direct experience with how Florida probate courts actually run, not just how the statutes read on paper. That matters in the 11th Judicial Circuit, where a missing oath of personal representative or an incomplete inventory can bounce a filing and add weeks. We prepare the petition correctly the first time so your case keeps moving.

The Probate Process in Miami-Dade County

Hialeah estates are filed with the Miami-Dade County Probate Court, part of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The court is one of the busiest in the state, serving more than 2.7 million residents, so files that are clean and complete move faster than files the clerk has to kick back. Here is the path most uncontested Hialeah cases follow:

• Petition for administration. We file to open the estate and ask the court to appoint the personal representative named in the will, or the person Florida law prioritizes if there is no will.
• Letters of Administration. Once appointed, the personal representative receives Letters, the document banks and title companies require before releasing assets.
• Notice to creditors. A notice runs in a Miami-Dade newspaper, opening the window for valid creditors to file claims.
• Inventory and asset gathering. We catalog the homestead, accounts, and vehicles, and address any Restricted Depository order the judge enters to protect cash assets under Florida Statute 69.031.
• Distribution and closing. After claims and expenses are handled, assets pass to the heirs and the estate is closed.

For a deeper walkthrough of every step, see our complete guide to Florida probate, and review filing details on the Miami-Dade County Probate Court Guide.

Our Flat-Fee Advantage

Our flat fee for formal administration is $6,655, and $3,500 for summary administration. Probate is stressful enough without an open-ended legal bill. Our flat fee covers the full uncontested administration: drafting and filing the petition, obtaining Letters, handling the creditor notice, preparing the inventory, and closing the estate. There is no hourly meter and no surprise invoice at the end, so siblings can split a known cost instead of guessing what the lawyer will charge.

Types of Probate We Handle

Florida offers two main paths, and the right one depends on the size and makeup of the estate. We provide a transparent flat fee for both.

Summary Administration

This faster, lower-cost path is available under Florida Statute 735.201 when non-exempt assets are worth less than $75,000, or when the decedent has been deceased for more than two years. Because the Florida homestead is an exempt asset, many Hialeah estates that look modest actually qualify for Summary Administration even when the house is worth far more than $75,000. We see this often in neighborhoods like Palm Springs North and across the Hialeah Gardens line, where the family home is the estate and there is little else in the bank.

Formal Administration

Larger estates, estates with ongoing debts, or estates that need a personal representative with real authority to act go through Formal Administration. This is the standard process for most Florida estates and the one banks and title companies recognize. We handle the full filing and appointment so the personal representative can sell property, settle accounts, and distribute assets properly.

Not sure which applies to your family? Our probate practice area  page explains the options, and our Florida probate FAQ answers the questions families ask most.

Hialeah Probate Court Information

Hialeah does not have its own probate division. Estates for Hialeah residents are filed and administered through the Miami-Dade County Probate Court under the 11th Judicial Circuit. The main probate division operates downtown at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, and filings are submitted electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Because we work remotely, none of this requires you to travel from Hialeah to downtown Miami. We e-file every document, coordinate with the clerk, and keep you updated by phone and email. Whether you live near Hialeah Park, in Palm Springs North, or just over the line toward Miami Lakes, the process is the same and you handle it from home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Settle Your Hialeah Estate?

Speak with a statewide probate attorney today. Flat-fee pricing and 100% remote administration. Call (352) 354-2654 or request a free consultation.