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SB 326FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 131

New Rules for Court-Appointed Estate Curators

Original title: Curators of Estates

November 3, 2025

estatesprobatelegal procedurefiduciary dutycourt administrationestates and trustsevidence

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Where This Stands

Currently Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 131. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

14 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
  2. Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
  3. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/24/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
  4. Feb 11, 2026Senate
    Now in Rules
  5. Feb 11, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by Banking and Insurance; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
  6. Feb 6, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Banking and Insurance, 02/11/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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  1. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Now in Banking and Insurance
  2. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    CS by Judiciary read 1st time
  3. Feb 4, 2026Senate
    Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
  4. Feb 3, 2026Senate
    CS by Judiciary; YEAS 11 NAYS 0
  5. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
  6. Jan 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced
  7. Nov 17, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Judiciary; Banking and Insurance; Rules
  8. Nov 3, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the oversight process for individuals managing estates, requiring more frequent reporting to the court and clarifying the court's power to remove or fine () s who fail to manage property effectively.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Curators of Estates

They face new reporting requirements and explicit court authority regarding their removal and financial surcharges.

Estate Heirs

They are subject to the court's increased oversight of estate management, which aims to protect the estate's assets.

Banks and Trust Companies

They are explicitly exempted from bond requirements when serving as curators.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 3, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates the rules for s—people appointed by a court to manage an estate—by clarifying when they can be appointed, their bond requirements, and their reporting duties to the court. It also ensures that the legal privilege between a curator and their lawyer remains protected under state law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a curator of an estate?
A is a person appointed by a court to perform the duties of a personal representative to protect an estate or the interests of heirs.
Do banks have to pay a bond to serve as a curator?
No, the bill explicitly states that banks and trust companies are not required to post a bond when serving as s.
Can a court remove a curator?
Yes, the bill clarifies that s are subject to removal and by the court if they are not effectively managing the estate.

Why It Matters

The bill changes the oversight process for individuals managing estates, requiring more frequent reporting to the court and clarifying the court's power to remove or fine () s who fail to manage property effectively.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededsenate2/24/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

28

Yes

27

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate2/11/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

12

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate2/3/2026legiscanOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

11

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Connected Entities

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organizationBanking and Insurance“Multiple committee reviews”Map →
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organizationJudiciary“Initial referral committee”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy10
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