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🌴Big News for FLORIDA Families:

Florida’s major probate updates take effect July 1, 2026. The state legislature passed significant reforms (including CS/SB 1500 and HB 1337) designed to streamline uncontested estates and reduce delays caused by financial institutions.

🗣️ Key updates include the following key changes to Florida probate law:

💰Increased “Small Estate” Limits: The threshold for summary administration (a faster, simplified probate process) has been significantly doubled. It is available for estates valued up to $150,000 (up from $75,000).

🏦Mandatory Access to Safe Deposit Boxes: Financial institutions are now legally required to grant a Personal Representative access to the decedent’s safe deposit box upon presentation of valid Letters of Administration. Banks can no longer stall or refuse access.

👩🏼‍⚖️Strengthened PR Enforcement Powers: Personal Representatives (PRs) now have clearer legal authority and tools to take action against banks or third parties that delay valid probate processes.