About Waiver and Consent
Permits interested parties in an estate to waive notice and hearing and consent to a Petition for Summary Administration without judicial hearing.
When you'd use it: When an heir, beneficiary, or creditor wishes to waive their right to notice and hearing and agree to the relief sought in a Summary Administration petition.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver and 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: jud14.flcourts.org
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Waiver and Consent in Florida
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver and Consent when when an heir, beneficiary, or creditor wishes to waive their right to notice and hearing and agree to the relief sought in a Summary Administration petition. 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 and 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 and 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).