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Florida Probate Guide · Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Jackson County Probate Court Guide2026 EDITION
Jackson County probate is filed with the Clerk of Court in Marianna. Administrative Order 2026-00-03 assigns Jackson probate and guardianship to Judge Brandon J. Young.
Court details last reviewed October 29, 2026
Court information
Where is probate filed in Jackson County?
Probate filings go through the county Clerk of Court and are assigned within the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Check the Clerk’s current instructions before mailing documents or visiting in person.
Check the official court sourceJackson County Courthouse
- Address
- 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446
- Public counter hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Probate contact
- 850-482-9552
Current assignments
Who handles probate matters in Jackson County?
Judicial assignments and staff contacts can change. These names were checked against official court sources on October 29, 2026.
Circuit Judge
Hon. Brandon J. Young
Administrative Order 2026-00-03 assigns him all Jackson County probate and guardianship, and all Jackson civil cases, from July 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029.
Official sourceLocal procedure
What local probate rules apply?
The courthouse is 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, phone 850-482-9552. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail may go to P.O. Box 510, Marianna, FL 32446. The fee table is used below. Summary lines are less than $1,000 and more than $1,000, so an estate of exactly $1,000 is unlabeled.
Proposed-order checklist
- 1E-file the petition through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Are probate hearings remote?
Judge Brandon J. Young is assigned all Jackson probate and guardianship under Administrative Order 2026-00-03. No proposed-order sheet was verified.
Can Lauren handle the case remotely?
An uncontested Jackson estate can often be e-filed without a trip to Marianna.
Process overview
How does a Jackson County probate move forward?
The exact path depends on the estate and the court’s orders. This overview shows the common sequence for a matter filed in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit; it is not a filing checklist or a promise of timing.
- 01
Open the estate
File the petition, original will when applicable, death certificate, and required supporting documents.
- 02
Court review
The Clerk processes the filing and the assigned division reviews petitions, checklists, and proposed orders.
- 03
Administer assets
Address notices, creditors, inventory, taxes, property, and distributions required for the selected process.
- 04
Distribute and close
After court requirements are met, distribute the remaining assets and complete the steps needed to close.
2026Threshold
Florida Summary Administration may be available when the estate subject to administration, less exempt property, does not exceed $150,000 or the decedent has been dead for more than two years, subject to the other requirements of Florida Statute § 735.201.
Court costs
What does probate cost in Jackson County?
Court filing fees are separate from attorney fees. Lauren reviews the estate before confirming the legal scope and whether flat-fee representation is available.
These are the Jackson Clerk’s posted probate lines. Guardianship-only lines are not listed. An estate of exactly $1,000 is not labeled. The formal amount also appears on a combined curatorship and conservatorship line.
Clerk servicePosted fee
Formal administration$400
Petition to establish a trust$400
Summary administration — less than $1,000$235
Summary administration — more than $1,000$345
Opening any estate$231
Disposition of personal property without administration$231
Caveat$41
Notice of trust$41
Reopen$50
Straight answers
Jackson County probate FAQ
Where do I file probate in Jackson County?
File with Clerk Clayton Rooks at 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone is 850-482-9552.
Who is the Jackson County probate judge?
Administrative Order 2026-00-03 assigns all Jackson County probate and guardianship to Hon. Brandon J. Young from July 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029.
What estates qualify for Florida Summary Administration in Jackson County?
Under Florida Statutes § 735.201, summary administration is available when the decedent has been dead for more than two years, or when the value of the estate subject to administration in Florida, less the value of property exempt from the claims of creditors, does not exceed $150,000.
Clear next steps after a difficult loss.
Call for a free 15-minute consultation about a Jackson County probate. Lauren Richardson Law serves families throughout Florida, including people managing an estate from another state.
Verification record
Official sources
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Florida Statutes § 735.201 — Summary administration
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- Florida Statutes § 28.2401 — Service charges and filing fees in probate matters
- Administrative Order 2026-00-03 — Fourteenth Circuit judge assignment plan, July 1, 2026 through January 1, 2029
- Fourteenth Circuit — Clerks of court
- Jackson Clerk — Probate
This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court assignments, procedures, fees, and hearing formats can change. Confirm current requirements with the Clerk and assigned division before acting.