Rule 5.460. Subsequent Administration

(a) Petition. If, after an estate is closed, additional property of the decedent is discovered or if further administration of the estate is required for any other reason, any interested person may file a petition for further administration of the estate. The petition shall be filed in the same probate file as the original administration.

(b) Contents. The petition shall state:

(1) the name, address, and interest of the petitioner in the estate;

(2) the reason for further administration of the estate;

(3) the description, approximate value, and location of any asset not included among the assets of the prior administration; and

(4) a statement of the relief sought.

(c) Order. The court shall enter such orders as appropriate. Unless required, the court need not revoke the order of discharge, reissue letters, or require bond.

Committee Notes

This rule establishes a procedure for further administration after estate is closed, which may be summary in nature. Rule History 1984 Revision: Extensive changes. Committee notes revised. 1992 Revision: Citation form change in committee notes. 2003 Revision: Committee notes revised. 2012 Revision: Committee notes revised. Statutory Reference § 733.903, Fla. Stat. Subsequent administration. Rule References Fla. Prob. R. 5.020 Pleadings; verification; motions. Fla. Prob. R. 5.040 Notice. Fla. Prob. R. 5.041 Service of pleadings and documents. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516 Service of pleadings and documents.