Probate leads

Probate leads, and who to call.

When an owner dies, the house usually passes through probate, and a personal representative takes charge of it. Here’s where to find those properties, who actually makes the decision, and how to reach them with care.

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Where they come from

Three places to find probate properties.

Probate court filings

The county clerk's probate division records new estate cases and who the court appointed to handle them. Many clerks let you search new filings online.

The tax roll

Florida's state tax roll names a fiduciary on some properties: a personal representative, trustee or guardian, with a mailing address. Owner names like “Estate of” are another clue.

Obituaries + property records

Free but slow: match names from recent obituaries to property records in your county. Fine for a handful, painful at scale.
In Tracer

Florida probate lists, self-serve.

Open Request Data, pick a Florida county and turn on Probate / fiduciary. You get the properties where the state tax roll names a fiduciary, with that person’s name and mailing address on the record. Get a free count first, then pull. To reach them, upload the representative’s name and address as your trace list.

Stack it with Out-of-state for heirs who live far away, or Held 5+ years for homes with the most equity.

A probate record◆ Florida
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Owner + property
from the state tax roll
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Fiduciary
name and mailing address, when listed
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Value, years owned, last sale
to size the opportunity
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Then the phone
best mobile, checked against the name
Reaching them

How to call about an estate.

Call the right person

The owner has passed away, so their old number helps nobody. Trace the personal representative (in some states, the executor or administrator): the person handling the estate.

Lead with help, not an offer

Families dealing with an estate often face a house full of belongings, repairs and a long drive. Clean-outs, an as-is sale and a flexible closing date matter more than the first number you say.

Respect the rules and the no

Scrub every number against the National Do Not Call Registry and your own list, call within allowed hours, and stop the moment someone asks.
Real numbers

One investor’s week: 94% came back with a phone.

A real estate investor customer traced 17,859 records in one week of September 2026, and 16,759 came back with a phone number. The numbers come from the weekly report Tracer emailed them; we don’t publish customer names. Your list will differ, so test it first: get 100 free records, no card.

Questions

Probate leads: FAQ

What is a probate lead?

A property whose owner has died and whose estate is going through probate, the court process that settles it. The house often needs to be sold, and the person handling the estate decides how.

Who can sell a house in probate?

Usually the personal representative (called the executor or administrator in some states), sometimes with the court's approval. Rules vary by state and by estate, so the title company or attorney on the deal confirms who has authority.

How do I find the personal representative?

The probate case file names them. In Florida, the state tax roll also lists a fiduciary on some properties, with a mailing address. Once you have a name and address, skip trace them like any other owner. How to skip trace →

Is it OK to contact families about a probate property?

It's legal when you follow the calling rules, and many families welcome a simple way to sell a house they can't manage. Be patient and kind, offer real help, and never push someone who says no.

How much does a probate list cost?

In Tracer, pulling Florida records costs 0.5¢ each, with a free count before you pull anything. Tracing them uses records from a pack, and your first 100 records are free.
Start with a count

See how many probate properties are in your county.

Create a free account with 100 free records, open Request Data, and get a free count for any Florida county. Rather have someone else make the calls? Our callers can.

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