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Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

Polk County

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255 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
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255 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
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(863) 534-4000
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Hours:
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About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Polk County, Florida

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Florida.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Polk County, Florida, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Polk County, Florida, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.
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About probate judges in Polk County, Florida

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Florida may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Polk County, Florida, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.
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Helpful resources for probate in Florida

Probate can be notoriously confusing. Small estate affidavits, formal vs. simple administration, executors & executrixes— there’s more than enough jargon to make your head spin.

We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for Florida that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller is: (863) 534-4000

The hours of operation listed for the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Reviews of the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

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8 months ago

i spent 3 days trying to get help with a summons that they issued. the clerks could have easily mailed me a copy of the issued summons, or emailed me a copy of the issued summons. however, they kept passing the problem to the company that runs their. portal. unbelievable.

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7 months ago

Once I got hold of actual people, it went fairly well.

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9 months ago

I had a very friendly and courteous receptionist answer my phone call.

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8 months ago

They stole my identity and kidnap me February 8th 2018 on Tender Care fraud why they forged instruments my name and tampering with evidence and Kim Steiner Clerk of the Court Polk County Florida was asked where's my checks in where's my property lawsuits liability claims in medical releases with a forge Miranda Polk County Sheriff's Office Grady Judd January 29th 2009 through 2014 certified and registered in the 10th Circuit Court Polk County Florida Cindy Sullivan's records in heard Rico racketeering and forgery wire fraud and tax evasion that Tender Care fraud and they forged is my attorney former judge Mary Elizabeth Harlan brushing Coyle PA Natalie Clerk of the Court Stacy Butterfield and former husband in our federal databases on racketeering and Rico in the 10th Circuit Court Polk County Florida at a Peace River domestic criminal records October 13th 2014 and October 27th 2014 abandonment with a child August 1st 2010 September 1st 2010 and falsifying public records Kim Steiner Clerk of the Court Polk County Florida on eight counts of aggravated assault on forgery in federal databases allergy knowing of this abuse for trickery for photos they threw me in jail February 8th 2018 what a forge as my attorney and falsified Tender Care fraudulent altered kidnapped on forgery trickery photos 8contemps withholding evidence in our federal databases on Tender Care fraud 123 fraud Meritor disclosure April 16th 2015 Chief judge's records Bruce Smith on conflict of interest on Judge harb and Cindy Sullivan kickbacks backdates records federal databases November 13.2017 withholding evidence in the 10th Circuit Court Polk County Florida on tampering with evidence in a salt over $100,000 property fraud and over $1000000 lawsuits liability claims and medical releases with my name on on Polk County Sheriff's Office January 29th 2009 to 2014 and kidnapping and stealing my identity and her Federal databases for trickery for photos in the 10th Circuit Court Polk County Florida and Kim Steiner Clerk of the Court Polk County Florida was asked where are my checks and where's my property tampering with evidence in assault and battery and they stole my identity and kidnap me February 8th 2018 and threw me in jail I was in why APPELLS 4times federal databases judge Pickett's assault and battery in a federal databases as a third judge was it given these records in the 10th Circuit Court filed too judge picketing at 10 Circuit Court Polk County PA records Timothy koile Robert brush in feudal Alexandra in our federal databases as a white collar crime Informer attorney Miss Lisa weeks Harden Boulevard Lakeland Florida balance in criminal A1 health department vital forgery lnsurment 5Years ABUSE ON Forgery lndentity Theft lRS Federal FTC databases 3credit Bureau fraudulent alterd official public records AA Conflict Of lnterest filed WHY Appells filed assault ON Forgery! Cheif Judge Records April 16.2015 Bruce Smith Conflict of lnterest 123 fraud health department vital forgery lnsurment lndentity Theft Abandoned ABUSE filed Federal databases A2 forgery lnsurment Natalie clerk of the Court formor husband brush@ Coyle PA 825 East Main Street forgery lnsurment lndentity Theft forgery AS MY Attorney!! RICO RACKETEERING lndentity Theft Tamping uttered official public records Aggressive assault Stalking ON Forgery gave TO 3Judges records lRS Federal FTC databases Aggravated Assault Stalking ON Forgery ABUSE March 11.2013 thru February 27.2020 brush@ Coyle PA 825 East Main Street Lakeland Florida certification registered Mantory disclosure Robert Brush Coyle PA Florida financial services Tallahassee Florida Mantory Disclosure Assault ON Forgery Federal databases October 23.2014 RE RECORDS A1 5Years ABUSE 5Years Theft lndentity Theft fraudulent alterd official public records ASSAULT ON Forgery tax Evasion RICO RACKETEERING lndentity Theft forgery ABUSE withholding Evidence Stacy buttified CPA Polk County Florida CC Cindy Sullivan RECORDS lRS Federal FTC databases 5Years ABUSE forgery lnsurment assault ON Forgery RICO Racketeering fraudulent alterd records

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6 months ago

great customer service, enthusiastic, eager to help

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