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Broward County Probate
Broward County is home to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court.
The Broward County Probate Division handles all matters relating to:
- Determinations of incapacity for individuals over the age of 18
- Appointment of guardian advocates for developmentally disabled adults
- Estates (disposition without administration, summary administration and formal administration)
- Guardianships
- Trusts
- Mental Health (Baker Act)
- Substance Abuse (Marchman Act)
Here is some useful contact information for various Probate Judges in Broward County:
Hon. Kenneth Gillespie Hon. Natasha Deprimo ...
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