About Statement of Claim
Allows a creditor or claimant to file a formal claim against a deceased person's estate in probate court.
When you'd use it: Filed by creditors or other claimants who have outstanding debts or claims against the estate of a deceased person during the probate administration period.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Statement of Claim 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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Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Statement of Claim in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Statement of Claim (P-3.1010) when filed by creditors or other claimants who have outstanding debts or claims against the estate of a deceased person during the probate administration period. 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 Statement of Claim 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 Statement of Claim 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).