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FL H1337
Bill
Status
Enrolled
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Summary administration threshold increases from $75,000 to $150,000 for estates subject to administration in Florida
- Financial institutions may pay up to $2,000 (previously $1,000) in qualified account funds to a decedent's family member without court proceedings, after 6 months from death
- Federal income tax overpayment refunds to deceased persons may be issued up to $5,000 (previously $2,500) directly to surviving spouse or children without administration
- Small intestate estates with nonexempt personal property not exceeding $20,000 (previously $10,000) plus funeral and medical expenses may be disposed of without formal administration
- Personal representatives must be granted safe-deposit box access upon presenting letters of administration, and may invoke court jurisdiction to enforce their statutory authority with mandatory attorney fee awards for prevailing representatives
Legislative Description
Estates
Last Action
Ordered enrolled
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/15/2026
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