Florida Probate Rule 5.460

Subsequent Administration

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

Amended Oct. 1, 2026See what changed

  1. (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.
  2. (b)
    Contents. The petition must state:
    1. (1)
      the name, address, and interest of the petitioner in the estate;
    2. (2)
      the reason for further administration of the estate;
    3. (3)
      the description, approximate value, and location of any asset not included among the assets of the prior administration; and
    4. (4)
      a statement of the relief sought.
  3. (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.

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