Allows a non-incarcerated felon to serve as a personal representative if they are a close family member of the deceased.

This bill amends Florida law to allow a person convicted of a felony who is not currently incarcerated to serve 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 are available. The court must consider specific criteria when determining if such a person may serve, including the nature and circumstances of the offense, the timing of the offense, concerns of interested parties, evidence of rehabilitation, and whether civil rights have been restored. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Allows a non-incarcerated felon to serve as a personal representative if they are a close family member of the deceased.

This bill amends Florida law to allow a person convicted of a felony who is not currently incarcerated to serve 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 are available. The court must consider specific criteria when determining if such a person may serve, including the nature and circumstances of the offense, the timing of the offense, concerns of interested parties, evidence of rehabilitation, and whether civil rights have been restored. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.