Clerk of Court
Gregory C. Harrell
Mail: P.O. Box 1030, Ocala, FL 34478. Courthouse phone 352-671-5604.
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Florida Probate Guide · Fifth Judicial Circuit
Marion County Probate Court Guide2026 EDITION
Marion County probate is filed with the Clerk at the courthouse in Ocala. Administrative Order M-2025-62-B, effective June 15, 2026, assigns all probate to Circuit Judge Brad King. The Clerk’s probate page does not post a filing-fee table.
Court details last reviewed October 29, 2026
Court information
Where is probate filed in Marion County?
Probate filings go through the county Clerk of Court and are assigned within the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Check the Clerk’s current instructions before mailing documents or visiting in person.
Check the official court sourceMarion County Courthouse
- Address
- 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475
- Public counter hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Probate contact
- 352-671-5604
Current assignments
Who handles probate matters in Marion County?
Judicial assignments and staff contacts can change. These names were checked against official court sources on October 29, 2026.
Probate Judge
Hon. Brad King
The 2026 assignment order gives him all probate. Judicial assistant: Kim Marsh. Office 352-401-6780.
Official sourceLocal procedure
What local probate rules apply?
The Clerk says an original will must be deposited within 10 days after the custodian learns of the death, with the date of death or Social Security number, and that the office also requires a death certificate with the will. The Clerk says there is no fee to deposit a will. Disposition of personal property without administration is described by reference to Florida Statutes §§ 735.301 through 735.304, and the Clerk says it may not be used when real property is involved. The circuit has not published a Marion proposed-order sheet.
Proposed-order checklist
- 1E-file the petition and supporting documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
- 2Deposit an original will with the Clerk, with a death certificate. The Clerk says the will deposit has no filing fee.
- 3For a disposition without administration, use the Clerk’s listed papers and do not use that process for real property.
- 4Follow Judge King’s current instructions for proposed orders. This draft does not restate a division checklist because the circuit has not published one for Marion probate.
Are probate hearings remote?
Administrative Order M-2025-62-B assigns all probate to Judge Brad King. It does not set a Zoom rule. The hearing notice controls whether an appearance is in Ocala or remote.
Can Lauren handle the case remotely?
Marion filings can be submitted electronically. The Clerk still directs people to the probate division at the Ocala courthouse for a disposition without administration. The hearing notice decides the format.
Process overview
How does a Marion 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 Fifth 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 Marion 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 figures combine the filing fees in Florida Statutes § 28.2401 with the additional $4 service charge that subsection (3) adds to formal, ancillary, and summary administration. A caveat is $40, and disposition without administration is $230. This clerk’s own probate schedule was not available when the page was checked. Confirm the total before filing.
Clerk servicePosted fee
Formal or ancillary administration$399
Summary administration — estate under $1,000$234
Summary administration — estate $1,000 or more$344
Caveat$40
Disposition without administration$230
Straight answers
Marion County probate FAQ
Where do I file probate in Marion County?
File with the Marion County Clerk at 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone on the locations page is 352-671-5604. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1030, Ocala, FL 34478, not to the street address.
Who is the Marion County probate judge?
Administrative Order M-2025-62-B, effective June 15, 2026, assigns all probate to Judge Brad King. Gregory C. Harrell is the Clerk, not the probate judge.
Is there a fee to deposit a will in Marion County?
The Clerk says no. The original will still has to be deposited within 10 days after the custodian learns of the death, and the office also requires a death certificate with it.
What estates qualify for Florida Summary Administration in Marion County?
Under Florida Statute § 735.201, Summary Administration may be available when the Florida estate subject to administration, less exempt property, does not exceed $150,000 or when the decedent has been dead for more than two years, subject to the statute’s other requirements. The monetary test is statewide.
Clear next steps after a difficult loss.
Call for a free 15-minute consultation about a Marion 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
- Marion Clerk — locations, hours, and phone
- Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller — Gregory C. Harrell
- Marion Clerk — Probate
- Administrative Order M-2025-62-B, Marion judicial assignments for 2026
- Fifth Judicial Circuit — Marion County judiciary
- Florida Statutes § 735.201 — Summary administration
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- Florida Statutes § 28.2401 — Service charges and filing fees in probate matters
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.