This bill amends the probate court fees for Escambia County, establishing specific fees for various services provided by the Judge of Probate. The new fee structure includes charges such as $105 for the probate of a will and administration, $65 for name changes and legitimation, $145 for guardianship and conservatorship, and $125 for adoption, among others. Additionally, it sets fees for filing wills, indexing, notary recording, UCC instruments, and plat recording. The bill specifies that these fees will replace the fees prescribed by general law, except where otherwise noted.
The bill also stipulates that the Judge of Probate will continue to charge fees as prescribed by general law for services not covered in the new fee schedule. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text, but the insertion of the new fee structure is clearly outlined.