South of the Skyway, Manatee is a short drive from our office and a county we buy in — Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, and the older parts of Bayshore Gardens and Samoset.
Probate in Manatee County: the court and the clerk
- Court: Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Manatee County
- Clerk: Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Courthouse for probate: 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Probate department phone: (941) 741-4037
The Twelfth Circuit schedules probate hearings through its online system and updated its Manatee probate requirements in 2026; the Clerk posts a fee schedule for probate and guardianship filings. 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
- Manatee County Property Appraiser — search the address to see the owner of record, the last deed, and whether a homestead exemption was in place.
- Manatee 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 Manatee County
Manatee’s inherited houses range from 1960s ranch homes in west Bradenton to riverfront property in Palmetto and Ellenton that has been in one family for generations. Estates here often include a second heir in the Midwest or Northeast who never planned to own Florida property; we handle the remote probate and closing for them.
Where we buy in Manatee County
Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, Bayshore Gardens, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, Samoset, Cortez, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, 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 Manatee 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 Manatee County too.
Questions people ask
Where is probate filed in Manatee County?
In the circuit court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, through the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. The probate department can be reached at (941) 741-4037. If the person who died lived in Manatee County, probate is filed here; if they lived elsewhere but owned a house here, an ancillary administration is filed in Manatee County.
How long does probate take in Manatee County?
In the Twelfth Judicial Circuit (Manatee 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 Palmetto and Lakewood Ranch?
Yes — we buy throughout Manatee County, including Bradenton, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, Bayshore Gardens, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, Samoset, Cortez, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach. 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 Manatee County?
Search the address on the Manatee 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 Manatee County Tax Collector for unpaid taxes.