Bill > S1606

This bill creates an exception to the rule that a person convicted of a felony cannot serve as a personal representative, which is the individual appointed to manage a deceased person's estate. Specifically, it allows a person with a felony conviction who is not currently incarcerated to be appointed as a personal representative if they are a parent, spouse, child, or grandchild of the deceased and no other family members of the same degree of relationship are available to serve. The bill requires a court to consider several factors when deciding whether to grant such a petition, including whether the deceased was the victim of the felony, the nature and circumstances of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, and the relationship between the petitioner and the deceased. This change aims to provide more flexibility in estate administration under certain circumstances and will take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1606