Florida HB 1337 updates estate court procedures and bank payout rules for families
April 30, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
These changes affect how quickly and at what cost families can access a deceased relative's assets and how legal expenses are distributed during probate litigation.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Personal representatives
They face new rules regarding the issues courts can resolve for them and potential liability for legal fees.
Financial institutions
They are subject to new limits on the amount of funds they can release to a decedent's family.
Estate beneficiaries
They are affected by changes to the summary administration process and the court's power to award attorney fees.
Current stage: passed_both.
Signed.
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this bill change how I get money from a deceased relative's bank account?
Will I have to pay for the other side's lawyer if I go to court over an estate?
Why It Matters
These changes affect how quickly and at what cost families can access a deceased relative's assets and how legal expenses are distributed during probate litigation.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
A STREET STRATEGIES
on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores
2026
“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”
60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.
on behalf of CALIFORNIA TRUSTEES' ASSOCIATION
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES INC.
on behalf of CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
ROSE & KINDEL
on behalf of MILLS CORPORATION THE
LANG HANSEN O'MALLEY AND MILLER GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
on behalf of NIEBAUM-COPPOLA ESTATE WINERY
LANG HANSEN O'MALLEY AND MILLER GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
on behalf of NIEBAUM-COPPOLA ESTATE WINERY
KAHL/POWNALL ADVOCATES
on behalf of CALIFORNIA MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION
on behalf of COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
on behalf of RELATED ROSS
Voting Record
Third Reading
Total
39
Yes
37
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (39)
Dave Smith
Republican · yes
Bryan Ávila
Republican · yes
Tina Polsky
Democratic · yes
Shev Jones
Democratic · yes
Jennifer Bradley
Republican · yes
Joe Gruters
Republican · excused
Ben Albritton
Republican · yes
Jason Pizzo
Independent · yes
Kathleen Passidomo
Republican · yes
Nick DiCeglie
Republican · yes
Mack Bernard
Democratic · yes
Keith Truenow
Republican · yes
Gayle Harrell
Republican · yes
Tracie Davis
Democratic · yes
Ileana Garcia
Republican · yes
Lori Berman
Democratic · yes
Rosalind Osgood
Democratic · yes
Danny Burgess
Republican · yes
Darryl Rouson
Democratic · yes
Stan McClain
Republican · yes
Corey Simon
Republican · yes
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Republican · yes
Colleen Burton
Republican · yes
Alexis Calatayud
Republican · yes
+ 15 more
Passage, Third Reading
Total
117
Yes
110
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
7
Abstain
0
How they voted (117)
Fiona McFarland
Republican · yes
Will Robinson
Republican · yes
Kim Kendall
Republican · yes
Alex Andrade
Republican · yes
Dana Trabulsy
Republican · yes
Robin Bartleman
Democratic · yes
Kevin Steele
Republican · not voting
Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Republican · yes
Tiffany Esposito
Republican · yes
Dave Smith
Republican · yes
Johanna López
Democratic · yes
Berny Jacques
Republican · yes
Brad Yeager
Republican · yes
J.J. Grow
Republican · yes
Allison Tant
Democratic · yes
Toby Overdorf
Republican · yes
Rita Harris
Democratic · yes
Christine Hunschofsky
Democratic · yes
Mike Gottlieb
Democratic · yes
Doug Bankson
Republican · yes
Nathan Boyles
Republican · yes
Dan Daley
Democratic · yes
Jenna Persons-Mulicka
Republican · yes
Susan Valdés
Republican · yes
+ 93 more
Sponsors
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
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