Florida Probate Rule 5.350

Continuance of Unincorporated Business or Venture

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

(a)
Separate Accounts and Reports. In the conduct of an unincorporated business or venture, the personal representative must keep separate, full, and accurate accounts of all receipts and expenditures and make reports as the court may require.
(b)
Petition. If the personal representative determines it to be in the best interest of the estate to continue an unincorporated business or venture beyond the time authorized by statute or will, the personal representative must file a verified petition which must include:
1. (1)
  a statement of the nature of that business or venture;
2. (2)
  a schedule of specific assets and liabilities;
3. (3)
  the reasons for continuation;
4. (4)
  the proposed form and times of accounting for that business or venture;
5. (5)
  the period for which the continuation is requested; and
6. (6)
  any other information pertinent to the petition.
(c)
Order. If the continuation is authorized, the order must state:
1. (1)
  the period for which that business or venture is to continue;
2. (2)
  the particular powers of the personal representative in the continuation of that business or venture; and
3. (3)
  the form and frequency of accounting by that business or venture.
(d)
Petition by Interested Person. Any interested person, at any time, may petition the court for an order regarding the operation of, accounting for, or termination of an unincorporated business or venture, and the court must enter an order on the petition.

Notes

Rule History

1975: New rule. § 733.612, Fla. Stat.
1984: Extensive changes in rule and title. Clarifies procedural steps to be taken by a personal representative who determines it to be in the best interest of an estate to continue any unincorporated business beyond the time authorized by statute.
: Information required to be filed in a verified petition is specified, and normal information to be included in a court order is listed. Other pertinent information under (b)(6) may include provisions for insurance of business or venture, proposed professionals to be used in connection with such activities, how the business or venture shall be managed, the person or persons proposed for managerial positions, a list of all other employees, agents, or independent contractors employed by or affiliated with the business or venture, and proposed compensation for all such management personnel, agents, employees, and independent contractors. Committee notes revised and expanded.
1988: Editorial change in caption of (b). Committee notes revised. Citation form changes in committee notes.
1992: Committee notes revised. Citation form changes in committee notes.
2012: Committee notes revised.
2026: Committee notes revised.

§ 733.612(22), Fla. Stat. Transactions authorized for the personal representative; exceptions.