Broward — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs — is a county where many of the heirs we talk to have never set foot in the house: children of snowbirds, or relatives of an owner who died with no family nearby. The probate runs through the Seventeenth Circuit and we close remotely.
Probate in Broward County: the court and the clerk
- Court: Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County
- Clerk: Broward County Clerk of Courts — Probate and Guardianship
- Courthouse for probate: Central Courthouse, West Building, 201 S.E. 6th Street, 3rd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Probate department phone: (954) 831-7154
Attorneys must e-file formal and summary administrations in Broward; self-represented heirs may file a summary administration in person at the probate division. Hearings are scheduled through the Seventeenth Circuit’s online system, and the Clerk does not accept personal checks for fees. The attorney handles the filings (through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal); you never have to appear in person for an ordinary estate.
Look up the house and the taxes
- Broward County Property Appraiser — search the address to see the owner of record, the last deed, and whether a homestead exemption was in place.
- Broward County Tax Collector — check for unpaid property taxes and tax certificates. Unpaid taxes become tax certificates, and certificate holders can apply for a tax deed sale about two years later — the one clock that doesn’t wait for probate.
We run both of these checks for every family who calls, at no charge, and explain what we find.
Short version: if you want the house sold, we pay for the probate and get the attorney working within 24 hours — call or text (727) 353-6206, or use the form.
Inherited houses in Broward County
Broward’s inherited houses are heavily 1950s–1970s single-story CBS homes in Hollywood, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano and the older parts of Pembroke Pines, often with original roofs and windows that make them hard to insure — which is why heirs who try to list them get stuck. We buy them as-is, roof and all.
Where we buy in Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Tamarac, Weston, Margate, Coconut Creek, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, and every neighborhood between.
How it works here
- Call, text, or send the address. Alex calls you back the same day.
- A short walkthrough — with you, a relative, a neighbor, or a lockbox.
- A written cash offer with the math, usually within 24 hours.
- Within 24 hours of signing, a Florida probate attorney who represents the estate is engaged and working on the Broward County probate. We pay the attorney, the filing fees, and the publication.
- Close when the court authorizes the sale — remotely, with a mobile notary, and your proceeds wired the same day.
Own only a share of the house? We buy partial heir interests in Broward County too.
Questions people ask
Where is probate filed in Broward County?
In the circuit court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, through the Broward County Clerk of Courts — Probate and Guardianship. The probate department can be reached at (954) 831-7154. If the person who died lived in Broward County, probate is filed here; if they lived elsewhere but owned a house here, an ancillary administration is filed in Broward County.
How long does probate take in Broward County?
In the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Broward County), summary administration commonly takes one to three months and formal administration six to twelve months, depending on the judge’s calendar and how quickly heirs sign. With us, the estate’s attorney is engaged within 24 hours of your signed agreement and your sale price is locked in from day one. See how long Florida probate takes.
Do you buy inherited houses in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines?
Yes — we buy throughout Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Tamarac, Weston, Margate, Coconut Creek, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park. Single-family houses, duplexes and small multifamily in any condition; not condos or mobile homes.
How do I find out who owns my relative’s house in Broward County?
Search the address on the Broward County Property Appraiser website. It shows the owner of record and usually links to the last recorded deed, which tells you whether the house was in your relative’s name alone, held jointly, or in a trust. Check the Broward County Tax Collector for unpaid taxes.