Signed into LawFiled Oct 8, 2025
Sponsor: Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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Chapter No. 2026-85
May 22, 2026
Summary
HB 131 changes how Florida courts can appoint a curator of an estate, including allowing appointments without notice when property is at risk. It requires curators to post a bond (except banks or trust companies), permits reasonable compensation, and obligates curators to file court reports that can lead to removal or surcharge. The law also clarifies that fiduciary lawyer‑client privilege covers curators.
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