Fla. Prob. R. 5.403

As amended through March 26, 2024

Rule 5.403 - PROCEEDINGS TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF LIEN ON PROTECTED HOMESTEAD

(a) Petition. A personal representative or interested person may file a petition to determine the amount of any lien on protected homestead.

(b) Contents. The petition shall be verified by the petitioner and shall state:

(1) the name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney;

(2) the interest of the petitioner;

(3) the legal description of the real property;

(4) to the extent known, the name and address of each person appearing to have an interest in the property; and

(5) to the extent known, the amounts paid or obligated to be paid by the personal representative to preserve, maintain, insure, or protect the protected homestead, including fees and costs.

(c) Service. The petition shall be served on interested persons by formal notice.

FL. Prob. R. 5.403

Amended by 2021 WL 5121143, effective 11/4/2021; amended by 2021 WL 5050374, effective 10/28/2021; amended by 102 So.3d 505, effective 9/1/2012; added by 912 So.2d 1178, effective 1/1/2006.

Committee Notes

Rule History

2005 Revision: New rule.

2012 Revision: Committee notes revised.

Statutory References

§ 733.608, Fla. Stat. General power of the personal representative.

Rule Reference

Fla. Prob. R. 5.040 Notice.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.041 Service of pleadings and documents.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.402 Notice of lien on protected homestead.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.404 Notice of taking possession of protected homestead.

Fla. Prob. R. 5.405 Proceedings to determine protected homestead status of real property.

Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516 Service of pleadings and documents.