Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules - 2023 Legislation
December 14, 2023376 So. 3d 2
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida adopted amendments to several Florida Probate Rules and added new rule 5.631 in response to recent legislation concerning guardianship, guardian advocacy, life-prolonging procedures, and vulnerable-adult exploitation. The amendments revise petition requirements, create a procedure for professional guardians seeking approval of orders not to resuscitate or withhold life-prolonging procedures, and update guardianship forms. The amendments took effect immediately, subject to a 75-day period for public comments.