Sarasota County estates have a particular shape: a retiree’s house in Venice, North Port or Englewood, children scattered across the country, and a homestead that was never put into a trust. We buy these houses as-is and handle the probate remotely for every heir.
Probate in Sarasota County: the court and the clerk
- Court: Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota County
- Clerk: Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
- Courthouse for probate: Sarasota County Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237 (Venice branch at 4004 S. Tamiami Trail)
- Probate department phone: (941) 861-7400
Probate forms come from the Twelfth Circuit’s forms library; the Clerk’s Self-Help Center and law library at 2002 Ringling Boulevard can answer procedural questions but not give legal advice. 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
- Sarasota County Property Appraiser — search the address to see the owner of record, the last deed, and whether a homestead exemption was in place.
- Sarasota 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 Sarasota County
North Port and South Venice have thousands of 1980s–2000s single-family homes on quarter-acre lots, many owned free and clear by owners who have now passed; Englewood and Nokomis skew older and closer to the water. After Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, storm damage and insurance claims come up in a large share of the Sarasota estates we see.
Where we buy in Sarasota County
Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Siesta Key, Laurel, South Venice, Fruitville, Bee Ridge, Gulf Gate Estates, 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County too.
Questions people ask
Where is probate filed in Sarasota County?
In the circuit court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, through the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. The probate department can be reached at (941) 861-7400. If the person who died lived in Sarasota County, probate is filed here; if they lived elsewhere but owned a house here, an ancillary administration is filed in Sarasota County.
How long does probate take in Sarasota County?
In the Twelfth Judicial Circuit (Sarasota 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 Venice and North Port?
Yes — we buy throughout Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, Siesta Key, Laurel, South Venice, Fruitville, Bee Ridge, Gulf Gate Estates. 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 Sarasota County?
Search the address on the Sarasota 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 Sarasota County Tax Collector for unpaid taxes.