IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
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CHECKLIST FOR PETITION FOR DISCHARGE
This Checklist must be completed and e-filed with your Petition. Review and sign the
applicable certification clause at the end of the checklist prior to submitting it with your
Petition. If any of the items below are not checked, please complete “Certification B.”
Completing and e-filing this Checklist does not obviate any additional obligations imposed
by rule or statute.
HEARING:
At the time of filing this Petition, I intend to pursue this Petition on ex-parte, motion, or special
set calendar.
OR
At the time of filing this Petition, I intend to have this Petition submitted to the Judge without a
hearing.
CASE NUMBER: PRC - _____-___________ In Re Estate of: ____________________________
The inventory was filed.
OR
Proof of publication of the notice to creditors was filed.
OR
Decedent has been dead for more than 2 years.
An affidavit of no estate tax due was filed.
OR
A statement regarding creditors was filed.
OR
Decedent has been dead for more than 2 years.
OR
OR
The notice to creditors was served on the Agency for Health Care Administration.
OR
Decedent was under 55 years old at the time of death.
OR
Decedent has been dead for more than 2 years.
OR
No claims have been filed against the estate.
OR
If claims have been filed against the estate:
All claims were paid or settled, and a satisfaction and release for each claim was
filed. Claims that were not satisfied were subject to a timely objection and no
independent action was filed by the claimant;
OR
There are insufficient assets to satisfy the outstanding claims, and notice of the
Petition for Discharge was served on all outstanding creditors.
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If the estate is insolvent the claims should not be stricken.