Florida Probate Rule 5.460
Subsequent Administration
Amended Oct. 1, 2026See what changed
- (a)Petition. If, after an estate is closed, additional property of the decedent is discovered or if further administration of the estate is required for any other reason, any interested person may file a petition for further administration of the estate. The petition must be filed in the same probate file as the original administration.
- (b)Contents. The petition must state:
- (1)the name, address, and interest of the petitioner in the estate;
- (2)the reason for further administration of the estate;
- (3)the description, approximate value, and location of any asset not included among the assets of the prior administration; and
- (4)a statement of the relief sought.
- (1)
- (c)Order. The court must enter such orders as appropriate. Unless required, the court need not revoke the order of discharge, reissue letters, or require bond.
Notes
Committee Notes
This rule establishes a procedure for further administration after estate is closed, which may be summary in nature.
Rule History
- 1984
- Extensive changes. Committee notes revised.
- 1992
- Citation form change in committee notes.
- 2003
- Committee notes revised.
- 2012
- Committee notes revised.
- 2026
- Committee notes revised.
References
Statutory Reference
- § 733.903, Fla. Stat. Subsequent administration.
Rule References
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.020 Pleadings; verification; motions.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.040 Notice.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.041 Service of pleadings and documents.
- Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516 Service.