About Waiver & Consent
An interested party in an estate waives their right, title, and interest in the estate assets in favor of a designated claimant to enable payment of expenses or receipt of proceeds.
When you'd use it: When a beneficiary, heir, or other interested party voluntarily waives their claim to estate assets in favor of another party, typically to streamline estate administration or allow specific expenses to be paid.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver & Consent is published as a PDF by the Florida courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: stlucieclerk.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Waiver & Consent in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver & Consent when when a beneficiary, heir, or other interested party voluntarily waives their claim to estate assets in favor of another party, typically to streamline estate administration or allow specific expenses to be paid. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Florida probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Waiver & Consent carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Waiver & Consent to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Florida county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).