This bill amends Section 733.501 of the Florida Statutes regarding the appointment and responsibilities of curators of estates. It allows the court to appoint a curator with appropriate notice to interested parties and specifies that a curator may be appointed without notice if there is significant danger of property being wasted or removed. The bill also revises bond requirements, stating that curators must post a reasonable bond unless waived by the court, and clarifies that banks and trust companies serving as curators are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, it establishes that curators are subject to removal and surcharge by the court.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that curators file reports with the court detailing their actions in managing the estate, with the court required to review these reports to ensure proper management. The court may also request more frequent reporting or additional documentation as necessary. The bill reenacts a section related to fiduciary lawyer-client privilege to incorporate the amendments made to Section 733.501. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 326 Filed: 733.501
S 326 c1: 733.501