Okeechobee County Probate Court Guide (2026)

Probate in Okeechobee County is governed by the 19th Judicial Circuit. This circuit is highly technical and relies on a “Probate Case Manager” system to verify that every filing is 100% compliant before it reaches the judge. In 2026, the court requires mandatory checklists for every major phase of the probate process to prevent cases from stalling.

At Florida Probate Law Group, we are experts at navigating the 19th Circuit’s rigid checklist environment. We provide all-inclusive flat-fee pricing for all uncontested Okeechobee cases, giving you peace of mind that your legal costs are fixed.

🏛️ Okeechobee County Courthouse & Clerk Information

Probate filings are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.

Courthouse Name: Okeechobee County Courthouse
Address: 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Clerk of Court: Jerald D. “Jerry” Bryant
Probate Department Phone: (863) 763-2131
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

⚖️ 19th Judicial Circuit Probate Procedures

Okeechobee County utilizes the 19th Circuit’s mandatory probate checklists.

Judicial Oversight: For 2026, probate and guardianship matters in Okeechobee are overseen by Circuit Judge Laurie E. Buchanan.
Mandatory Checklists: Per Administrative Order 2023-01, attorneys must file signed checklists for:
- Opening a Formal Estate
- Summary Administration
- Closing a Formal Estate (Discharge)
Address Certification: Per Judge Buchanan’s 2026 procedures, all proposed orders must contain the full mailing address (or email address) of all parties being served. General “cc: all parties” blocks are no longer sufficient.
The Case Manager Rule: Proposed orders should be submitted via email to Probate@Circuit19.org only after the Case Manager confirms the file is complete.

💰 2026 Okeechobee County Probate Filing Fees

Statutory filing fees for the 19th Judicial Circuit:

Action Type	Court Filing Fee
Formal Administration (Full Probate)	$400.00
Summary Administration (Estates > $1,000)	$345.00
Summary Administration (Estates < $1,000)	$235.00
Notice of Trust / Caveat	$41.00

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Circuit Precision: We specialize in the mandatory checklist requirements of the 1st and 19th Circuits.
Financial Certainty: Our flat-fee pricing protects the inheritance for your family.
Remote Ease: We leverage 2026 e-filing and Zoom tools to move your case through Crestview or Okeechobee as quickly as possible.

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