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Palm Beach County Florida Probate Court Records, eCaseView Search and Filing Guide
Use this mobile-friendly guide to find Palm Beach County probate case search, eCaseView records, Clerk probate contact details, estate filing fees, guardianship information, proposed-order rules, certified copies, official links and West Palm Beach courthouse map.
Select what you need and use the official Clerk or 15th Judicial Circuit link. This guide is informational and does not replace official court instructions or legal advice.
Palm Beach County Probate Court Quick Lookup
Official path: Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller plus 15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division
Main courthouse: 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Probate phone: (561) 355-2986
Online search: Use eCaseView and official Clerk court records search.
Palm Beach County Florida Probate Court Quick Answer and Case Search Overview
Palm Beach County probate records are searched through official Clerk resources such as eCaseView and the Clerk court records system. Probate filings, estate fees, guardianship information and proposed-order instructions are also published through the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller and the 15th Judicial Circuit.
Last reviewed: May 2026. Court procedures, filing fees, eCaseView access, document availability, order submission rules and public records rules may change. Confirm details with the official Clerk or court before filing.
Palm Beach County Florida Probate Court Guide Table of Contents
Use these jump links to reach the exact section you need. Links are blue and underlined so users can clearly identify clickable resources on desktop and mobile.
Palm Beach County Probate Court Address, Phone, Main Courthouse Map and Directions
Palm Beach County probate court main courthouse location
The commonly used Palm Beach County probate courthouse location is the Main Courthouse at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Use the official Clerk site to confirm the correct counter, department, room and visiting instructions before traveling.
Palm Beach County probate phone number
The official probate fee page lists Probate at (561) 355-2986. Guardianship has a separate contact number listed on the Clerk guardianship page.
Map and directions for probate court users
Use the embedded map to reach the West Palm Beach courthouse. Plan extra time for traffic, parking, security screening, elevators, and finding the correct counter.
Palm Beach County Probate Court Official Path: Clerk, Circuit Court and Probate Division
Palm Beach Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller probate services
Palm Beach County probate records and filing services are accessed through the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller and related 15th Judicial Circuit probate resources.
15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division
The 15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division handles matters relating to wills, guardians, trusts, incompetencies, Baker Act, Marchman Act, and related involuntary commitment matters.
Clerk versus judge probate responsibilities
The Clerk maintains filings and records, while the court and judges handle judicial decisions. Proposed orders have special submission rules through the 15th Judicial Circuit Online Scheduling system.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate Case Search Online with eCaseView and Court Records
Palm Beach eCaseView court records search
eCaseView is the Clerk’s free court records search system. It allows users to search case information and view or print certain documents, subject to availability and access limits.
Palm Beach County probate search by name or case number
Search by decedent name, estate name, party name, guardian name, trust-related party, or case number when available. Case number search is usually cleaner than broad name search.
eCaseView maintenance and document availability
eCaseView notes that it is unavailable during a routine maintenance window and that document images are available from late 2008, with earlier years on a case-by-case basis.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate Records: Estates, Wills, Trusts, Guardianships and Copies
Palm Beach County estate records and probate docket details
Probate estate records may include petitions, orders, notices, fiduciary documents, creditor filings, letters, inventories, accountings and closing documents.
Wills, trusts and probate records in Palm Beach County
The Probate Division handles matters related to the validity and execution of wills, trusts and estate administration. Not every will or trust document will be publicly visible online.
Guardianship and mental health related probate records
Guardianship, incapacity, Baker Act and Marchman Act matters may involve sensitive information and online restrictions. Use official resources and respect privacy rules.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate of Estates Guide: Formal Administration, Summary Administration and Caveats
Formal administration in Palm Beach County probate
Formal administration is a full probate process and may be needed for larger or more complex estates. The official fee page lists formal administration and ancillary administration as fee categories.
Summary administration in Palm Beach County probate
Summary administration is a Florida probate process for qualifying estates. The official fee page lists different fee categories based on the value level shown on the fee page.
Caveat, notice of trust and safe deposit box probate filings
The Clerk fee page includes caveat, notice of trust, and generic petition categories such as to open a safe deposit box or determine heirs.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate Filing Fees, Service Costs and Official Fee Page
Palm Beach County probate fees from the official fee page
The official probate fee page lists service fees including caveat, formal administration, ancillary administration, summary administration, notice of trust, summons, reopen fees and other categories.
Formal administration and ancillary administration cost note
The official fee page lists formal administration and ancillary administration at $401.00, but users should verify current totals and any additional service or copy fees before filing.
Summary administration filing fee note
The official fee page lists summary administration fees for less than $1,000 and $1,000 or more. Eligibility is a legal question, so confirm the correct filing type before filing.
| Official fee category | Fee shown on Clerk page | User note |
|---|---|---|
| Caveat | $41.00 | For interested party or creditor caveat filings. |
| Formal administration; Ancillary Administration | $401.00 | Confirm current total before opening an estate. |
| Disposition of personal property, without administration | $232.00 | Use only if the case fits the legal process. |
| Summary administration less than $1,000 | $236.00 | Eligibility is a legal question. |
| Summary administration $1,000 or more | $346.00 | Confirm case-specific fees. |
| Notice of Trust | $41.00 | May connect to an existing probate proceeding. |
Palm Beach County Probate Forms, E-Filing, Proposed Orders and OLS Submission Rules
Palm Beach County probate proposed orders rule
The Clerk’s Probate of Estates page says proposed probate orders must be submitted through the 15th Judicial Circuit’s Online Scheduling system, not in person, by mail, by email, to the Clerk, or through the e-filing portal.
Palm Beach County probate publication responsibility
The Clerk’s Probate of Estates page states the Clerk does not forward Notices of Action and Notices to Creditors for non-indigent parties to a newspaper; the filer is responsible for arranging publication and filing proof.
Florida e-filing versus local Palm Beach probate order submission
Do not confuse electronic filing with proposed-order submission. Some filings may go through e-filing, while proposed orders follow the 15th Judicial Circuit OLS process.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Guardianship Records, Forms, Fees and Circuit Civil Counter Guidance
Palm Beach County guardianship counter location
The Clerk’s guardianship page says guardianship matters are handled at the Circuit Civil front counter in room 3.2300 of the Main Courthouse.
Adult guardianship and minor guardianship in Palm Beach County
Guardianship may involve an incapacitated adult, guardian of a person, guardian of property, minor guardianship, voluntary guardianship, emergency temporary guardianship or VA guardianship.
Palm Beach guardianship attorney requirement note
The Clerk guardianship FAQ says you may need an attorney and points users to lawyer referral resources. Guardianship involves rights, property, reports and court supervision.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Certified Probate Copies and Electronic Certified Documents
Electronic certified copies in Palm Beach County eCaseView
The eCaseView page says electronic certified copies of documents viewable in eCaseView may be purchased online, when available.
Certified copies for probate estates and guardianship orders
Certified copies may be needed for banks, title companies, financial institutions, agencies, real estate matters and fiduciary authority.
Information needed for probate copy requests
Have the case number, party name, document title, filing date, number of copies, certification request and delivery method ready before contacting the Clerk.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate Public Records, Confidential Documents and Online Restrictions
Palm Beach County probate records online restrictions
eCaseView notes certain case types and documents are not available online. Some probate-related records are restricted because of privacy, confidentiality or case-type rules.
Confidential Florida probate inventories and accountings
Florida clerks guidance says most probate documents are public records, but inventories and accountings filed in estates are confidential and have limited access.
Verify official records before relying on online search
Online search is helpful, but legal decisions should be based on official court records, certified copies or direct confirmation from the Clerk or court.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Step-by-Step Palm Beach County Probate Filing Checklist
Step 1: Confirm Palm Beach County venue for probate
Confirm the decedent lived in Palm Beach County, owned property there, or that another Florida probate venue rule applies.
Step 2: Search eCaseView before opening or requesting records
Search the official record system by case number, decedent name, estate name or party name before assuming no file exists.
Step 3: Choose the correct probate filing type
Formal administration, summary administration, caveat, notice of trust, disposition of personal property, guardianship and curatorship have different requirements.
Step 4: Check official filing fees and local procedure
Use the official probate fees page and Probate of Estates page to confirm costs, proposed-order rules and publication rules.
Confirm venue and case type
Decide whether the matter is formal administration, summary administration, ancillary administration, caveat, notice of trust, guardianship, curatorship or another probate filing.
Search eCaseView and court records
Look for an existing case using decedent name, party name, case number and filing date where available.
Review official fees and forms
Use the Clerk probate fee page and official court resources before preparing or paying for filing.
Handle proposed orders correctly
Submit proposed probate orders through the 15th Judicial Circuit Online Scheduling system, not to the Clerk or through e-filing.
Arrange required publication
If a Notice of Action or Notice to Creditors must be published and you are not indigent, arrange publication and file the proof as required.
Request certified copies when needed
Use eCaseView or Clerk record services to obtain certified copies if a bank, title company or agency requires them.
Common Palm Beach County Probate Court Search and Filing Mistakes
Using a private Palm Beach court record website first
Private sites may not be official, current or complete. Start with the Clerk’s website, eCaseView and 15th Judicial Circuit pages.
Submitting proposed probate orders incorrectly
The Clerk page states proposed probate orders cannot be submitted in person, by mail, by email, to the Clerk or through the e-filing portal; use OLS.
Assuming every probate document is public online
Some documents are confidential, restricted, not scanned, unavailable before late 2008, or accessible only to certain parties.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Official Palm Beach County Probate Court Links and Clerk Resources
Official Palm Beach Clerk probate of estates page
Use the Clerk Probate of Estates page for local probate procedures, order submission notes, publication notes and probate case-type information.
Official Palm Beach eCaseView court records search
Use eCaseView for free court records search and electronic certified copies when eligible documents are viewable.
Official 15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division
Use the 15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division page to understand the court division’s role and related judicial resources.
Official Clerk Home
Main official Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller website.
Official Clerk HomeOfficial Probate of Estates
Probate case types, proposed-order rules, publication notes and probate guidance.
Official Probate of EstatesOfficial eCaseView Records Search
Free court records search and electronic certified copies when available.
Official eCaseView Records SearchOfficial Search Records Page
Search court records, official records, tax deeds and more.
Official Search Records PageOfficial Probate Fees Page
Probate service fees and cost categories.
Official Probate Fees PageOfficial Guardianship Page
Guardianship counter, FAQs, fees and contact information.
Official Guardianship Page15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division
Judicial probate division description and related court resources.
15th Judicial Circuit Probate DivisionPalm Beach County Probate Search for West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Nearby Cities
West Palm Beach probate court records
West Palm Beach users often use the Main Courthouse location and eCaseView online search for county probate matters.
Boca Raton probate case search Palm Beach County
Boca Raton residents should search county-level probate records through Palm Beach Clerk resources and confirm whether a case is in Palm Beach County.
Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter probate records
Residents across Palm Beach County can start with the same Clerk eCaseView, probate fee, guardianship and court records pages.
Helpful reminder: Use official Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit resources for final instructions. Probate records, document access, fees, forms and order submission rules can change.
Palm Beach County Probate Court Topical Authority Keyword Support
This section expands common search intents naturally so users can find eCaseView, court records, probate fees, estate forms, guardianship guidance and certified-copy resources without confusion.
Palm Beach County probate court case search
Use eCaseView and official court records search before relying on private result pages.
Palm Beach County probate records by decedent name
Search with full legal name, alternate spellings, middle initials and date ranges.
Palm Beach County estate administration records
Estate administration can include formal administration, summary administration and ancillary administration.
Palm Beach County formal administration
Formal administration is a more complete probate process and has a dedicated fee category on the official page.
Palm Beach County summary administration
Summary administration has separate fee categories on the official fee page and eligibility should be verified.
Palm Beach County ancillary administration
Ancillary administration may apply when an out-of-state decedent has Florida assets.
Palm Beach County caveat filing
A caveat can notify an interested person if administration is commenced or a will is admitted.
Palm Beach County notice of trust
Notice of trust is a listed probate fee category and may be connected to an existing probate proceeding.
Palm Beach County probate proposed orders
Use 15th Judicial Circuit Online Scheduling system for proposed probate orders.
Palm Beach County notice to creditors publication
For non-indigent parties, the Clerk does not forward notices to the newspaper; the filer handles publication.
Palm Beach County probate certified copies
Electronic certified copies may be purchased online for viewable eCaseView documents.
Palm Beach County court document images
eCaseView says document images are viewable from late 2008, with earlier years case by case.
Palm Beach County guardianship records
Guardianship matters may include person, property, adult, minor, voluntary, emergency temporary and VA guardianship.
Palm Beach County guardianship of a minor
Florida law may require a guardian of property when a minor receives or inherits assets at the stated threshold.
Palm Beach County incapacitated person proceedings
A petition to determine incapacity can lead to appointment of a guardian after court review.
Palm Beach County conservatorship filing
Conservatorship applies to certain missing-person property protection situations.
Palm Beach County curatorship filing
Curatorship is listed as a probate fee category on the official fee page.
Palm Beach County will records search
Will-related matters may be searched by decedent name or case number when an estate exists.
Palm Beach County letters of administration
Letters may show authority for a personal representative or fiduciary.
Palm Beach County safe deposit box petition
The official fee page lists a generic petition/order category for opening a safe deposit box.
Palm Beach County determine heirs petition
The official fee page lists a generic petition/order category to determine heirs.
Palm Beach County reopen probate case
A reopen fee is listed on the official probate fees page.
Palm Beach County probate summons issued
Summons issued is a listed fee category on the official probate fees page.
Palm Beach County probate public records
Public access varies depending on case type, confidentiality and online document rules.
Palm Beach County probate lawyer referral
Guardianship FAQ points users to attorney referral resources; complex probate matters often need legal advice.
Palm Beach County Florida Probate Court FAQ: Records, Fees, Forms, Guardianship and Search
Where is Palm Beach County Probate Court located?
Palm Beach County probate filings and Clerk probate services are associated with the Main Courthouse at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Confirm the correct department, room and hours before visiting.
How do I search Palm Beach County probate cases online?
Use the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s eCaseView system or official court records search. eCaseView is the Clerk’s free court records search and supports civil, criminal and traffic search; probate availability can depend on case type and access restrictions.
What phone number is listed for Palm Beach County probate fees and probate questions?
The official Probate Fees page lists Probate at (561) 355-2986. Guardianship pages list a separate guardianship contact number of (561) 355-4854.
What does the Palm Beach County Probate Division handle?
The 15th Judicial Circuit Probate Division handles matters relating to wills, guardians, trusts, incompetencies, Baker Act, Marchman Act and other involuntary commitment matters.
Where can I find Palm Beach County probate filing fees?
Use the official Clerk probate fees page. It lists fees such as formal administration, ancillary administration, summary administration, caveats, notice of trust and other probate service fees.
Can I view every Palm Beach probate document online?
No. eCaseView notes that certain case types and documents are not available online, and some sensitive records may be restricted. Verify important information through the official court or Clerk’s office.
Can I buy certified copies online in Palm Beach County?
The Clerk’s eCaseView page says electronic certified copies of documents viewable in eCaseView may be purchased online, when available.
How are proposed probate orders submitted in Palm Beach County?
The Clerk’s Probate of Estates page says proposed probate orders must be submitted through the 15th Judicial Circuit’s Online Scheduling system and cannot be submitted in person, by mail, by email, to the Clerk, or through the e-filing portal.
What is Palm Beach County summary administration?
Summary administration is a Florida probate process for certain smaller or qualifying estates. The official fee page lists separate fees for summary administration under $1,000 and $1,000 or more, but eligibility requires legal review.
What is formal administration in Palm Beach County probate?
Formal administration is a Florida probate proceeding commonly used for larger or more complex estates. The Clerk fee page lists formal administration and ancillary administration as probate fee categories.
Does Palm Beach County handle guardianship matters?
Yes. The Clerk’s guardianship page says guardianship matters are handled at the Circuit Civil front counter in room 3.2300 of the Main Courthouse.
Do I need an attorney for guardianship in Palm Beach County?
The Clerk’s guardianship FAQ says yes, and points users to attorney referral resources. Guardianship is legal and court-supervised, so users should confirm legal requirements before filing.
Are inventories and accountings public in Florida probate?
Florida Clerks guidance explains that most probate documents are public records, but inventories and accountings filed in estates are confidential and may be viewed only by specific authorized persons.
What should I bring before calling the Palm Beach Clerk about probate?
Have the decedent’s full legal name, date of death, case number if known, document type, filing year, your role, and whether you need a certified copy or general docket information.
What if eCaseView does not show my probate case?
The case may be restricted, older, newly filed, sealed, mis-indexed, unavailable online, or not accessible to public users. Contact the Clerk’s probate department for guidance.
Is this page legal advice?
No. This guide is informational and helps users find official Palm Beach County probate resources. For legal decisions, deadlines and filings, consult the official court or a Florida probate attorney.
Important Disclaimer for Palm Beach County Probate Court Information
This page is an informational guide created to help users locate official Palm Beach County Florida probate court resources. It is not legal advice, does not replace the official Clerk or court website, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Always verify filing deadlines, fees, procedures, confidential record rules and legal requirements with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, the 15th Judicial Circuit, or a qualified Florida probate attorney.