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1 Probate lawyers are available in Port Orange, Florida, including Janet M. Strickland. These lawyers are rated between 3.3/5 to 3.7/5 and 58% provide free consultation.

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Janet M. Strickland

Firm: Janet M. Strickland

4643 S Clyde Morris Boulevard 307 Flori , Port Orange , Florida 32129

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Divorce,Elder ,Estate Planning,Insurance ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

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“Attorney Janet M Strickland handled my mother's estate in Florida. She was easily accessible when I had questions, and always kind and polite. I would...Laura”

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At-fault driver died after accident, no probate estate exists. How do I file a property damage lawsuit? | Aug 5, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Florida I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in August 2025. The other driver was found at fault, and his insurer is Progressive. My car is a 1992 Volvo 240 wagon. Progressive declared it a total loss and initially offered around $1,700. After I disputed the valuation with documentation and comparable sales, they increased the offer to about $2,400. I still believe the valuation is well below the actual market value, and negotiations have stalled. I'm now preparing to file a small claims action (under Florida's $8,000 jurisdictional limit), but I've run into a procedural issue. The at-fault driver has since passed away. I contacted both the Santa Rosa County and Okaloosa County probate divisions, and both confirmed that no probate estate has been opened. I then asked Progressive whether they knew of an estate, a personal representative, or defense counsel. Their response was that they are not aware of any estate or personal representative. I also noticed that the release Progressive asked me to sign would have released both the deceased driver and his wife from liability, but it doesn't identify her as a personal representative or otherwise explain her legal role. I've tried getting a consultation through the Florida Bar referral service, but the attorney I was referred to never responded. My questions are: If there is no probate estate, who is the proper defendant in a Florida property damage lawsuit? Is there a procedure to have a personal representative appointed solely so the lawsuit can…

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