There's an informal procedure for very small estates. The Florida Statutes are in the Florida Legislature's Online Sunshine web site: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Welcome/index.cfm You want to look at 735.301 "Disposition without administration", and if that doesn't fit look further at Title XLII. RW [email protected] wrote: >My Mom recently passed away in Florida. She had a will, but her >estate--consisting of money and a cemetery plot--was less than $1000. > >Are there any circumstances under which a will does not have to be probated? > >Any information is greatly appreciated. > >John >