How do I bring a will or deed through probate ?
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Am I able to do this without an attorney, like filling out forms myself?
If the estate is less than $75,000, and you can do a summary administration, yes.

Generally, an attorney must be retained to probate an estate in Florida; this is known as a "formal administration". However, if the assets of the decedent’s estate are less than $75,000, then a formal probate is usually not necessary; this is known as a "summary administration".
Furthermore, when a decedent leaves personal property that is exempt under Florida law and does not exceed the funeral expenses and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses for the last 60 days, the person entitled to the property may apply informally to the court and have the court transfer the property to the person entitled to it. The beneficiary may acquire legal ownership of motor vehicles by furnishing the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles with the required transfer forms.

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