FL H0131

Amends Florida Statute 733.501 to revise requirements for court appointment of estate curators, changing the standard from "great danger" to "significant danger" for emergency appointments without notice when estate property may be wasted, destroyed, or removed from court jurisdiction

Requires curators to post a reasonable bond as determined by the court unless waived, while maintaining the existing exemption for banks and trust companies serving as curators

Establishes new court reporting requirements mandating curators file reports detailing their estate management actions when the court deems necessary, with courts required to review these reports

Authorizes courts to require more frequent reporting or additional documentation as needed to protect estate interests

Takes effect July 1, 2026