Florida Probate Rule 5.042
Time
Watch Matt Weidner explain this rule1 video · 1 article from Weidner LawJump to commentary ▾- (a)Computation. Computation of time shall be governed by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.
- (b)Enlargement. When an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time by these rules, by order of court, or by notice given thereunder, for cause shown the court at any time in its discretion (1) with or without notice, may order the period enlarged if request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order; or (2) on motion made and notice, after the expiration of the specified period, may permit the act to be done when failure to act was the result of excusable neglect. The court under this rule may not extend the time for serving a motion for rehearing or enlarge any period of time governed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
- (c)Service for Hearings. A copy of any written petition or motion which may not be heard ex parte and a copy of the notice of the hearing thereon shall be served a reasonable time before the time specified for the hearing.
- (d)Additional Time After Service by Mail or E-mail. Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514(b) shall apply to the computation of time following service, except for documents served by formal notice or in the manner provided for service of formal notice.
Notes
Committee Notes
This rule is derived from Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.090.
Rule History
- 1984
- New rule.
- 1988
- Editorial changes in (a) and (b). Subdivision (a) enlarged to include closing of the clerk’s office as a legal holiday. In Clara P. Diamond, Inc. v. Tam-Bay Realty, Inc., 462 So. 2d 1168 (Fla. 2d DCA 1984), the Second District Court of Appeal suggested that Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.090(b) be clarified to leave no question that the court may not extend the time for rehearing, appeal, or petition for certiorari regardless of whether a request to enlarge the time therefor was made before the expiration of the time allowed. Because the format of rule 5.042(b) was substantially the same as the format of rule 1.090(b), subdivision (b) is amended to conform for the sake of clarity. Committee notes revised.
- 1992
- Editorial changes. Committee notes revised. Citation form changes in committee notes.
- 2003
- Committee notes revised.
- 2005
- Subdivision (d) amended to clarify exception to mailing rule for service of formal notice and service in the manner provided for service of formal notice. Committee notes revised.
- 2008
- Committee notes revised.
- 2012
- Subdivision (a) revised to refer to Rule 2.514 and delete duplicative provisions. Subdivision (d) revised to incorporate service by e-mail and the filing and service of documents, rather than papers. Committee notes revised.
- 2016
- Subdivision (d) revised to clarify that Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514(b) does not apply if a document is served by formal notice or in the manner provided for service of formal notice. Committee notes revised.
References
Statutory References
- § 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.
- § 683.01, Fla. Stat. Legal holidays.
- § 731.301, Fla. Stat. Notice.
- § 732.107, Fla. Stat. Escheat.
- § 732.2135, Fla. Stat. Time of election; extensions; withdrawal.
- § 732.402, Fla. Stat. Exempt property.
- § 732.901, Fla. Stat. Production of wills.
- § 733.104, Fla. Stat. Suspension of statutes of limitation in favor of the personal representative.
- § 733.212, Fla. Stat. Notice of administration; filing of objections.
- § 733.2121, Fla. Stat. Notice to creditors; filing of claims.
- § 733.701, Fla. Stat. Notifying creditors.
- § 733.702, Fla. Stat. Limitations on presentation of claims.
- § 733.705, Fla. Stat. Payment of and objection to claims.
- § 733.710, Fla. Stat. Limitations on claims against estates.
- § 733.816, Fla. Stat. Disposition of unclaimed property held by personal representatives.
- § 744.3085, Fla. Stat. Guardian advocates.
Rule References
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.040(a)(1) Notice.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.150 Order requiring accounting.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.240 Notice of administration.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.241 Notice to creditors.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.340(a)–(b) Inventory.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.345 Accountings other than personal representatives’ final accountings.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.395 Notice of federal estate tax return.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.400 Distribution and discharge.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.649 Guardian advocate.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.681 Restoration of rights of person with developmental disability.
- Fla. Prob. R. 5.700 Objection to guardianship reports.
- Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.090 Time.
- Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.514 Computing and extending time.
Commentary from Matt Weidner
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