About Initial Inventory
To document and report the complete inventory of all assets and liabilities held by a guardian for a ward's property at the inception of the guardianship.
When you'd use it: This form must be filed within a specified time period after letters of guardianship are issued to establish the baseline property held under guardianship.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Initial Inventory 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: flcourts.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Initial Inventory in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Initial Inventory (RULE 5.910) when this form must be filed within a specified time period after letters of guardianship are issued to establish the baseline property held under guardianship. 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 Initial Inventory 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 Initial Inventory 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).