FL S2626

Redesignates Part II of Chapter 744, Florida Statutes as "Venue and Jurisdiction" and creates new jurisdictional provisions (sections 744.211-744.2129) governing adult guardianship proceedings.

Establishes that Florida courts have jurisdiction to determine incapacity or appoint guardians if the person's "home state" (resided for 6+ consecutive months) is Florida, or if Florida is determined an appropriate forum and certain conditions are met.

Allows courts to decline jurisdiction if another state is a more appropriate forum, and requires courts to assess whether they acquired jurisdiction due to unjustifiable conduct; authorizes assessment of attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses against parties engaging in such conduct.

Requires petitions for incapacity determination to include factual information without confidential details or privacy-protected information, and adds new requirements to state the person's addresses for the prior 6 months and disclose any other pending or prior guardianship proceedings in any state.

Establishes procedures for inter-state court cooperation, communication, and determines priority when proceedings are filed in multiple states; provisions apply to proceedings begun on or after October 1, 2010.