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HB 1173

Florida Trust Code

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Wyman Duggan

HB 1173 revises Florida's Trust Code to modify trust administration rules and beneficiary protections, affecting estate planning and wealth management practices statewide.

Chapter No. 2025-18
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Bill Summary · HB 1173

Legislative bill overview

HB 1173 amends Florida's Trust Code, the statutory framework governing how trusts are created, managed, and enforced in the state. The bill became law on April 29, 2025, after gubernatorial approval. The specific provisions modified trust administration rules, beneficiary protections, or trustee responsibilities under Florida law.

Why is this important

Trust law affects millions of Floridians managing wealth transfer, estate planning, and asset protection. Changes to the Trust Code directly impact how families structure inheritances, how trustees manage assets, and what legal recourse beneficiaries have if disputes arise. Florida's trust laws also influence the state's attractiveness for wealthy individuals establishing or relocating trusts, with economic implications for the legal and financial services sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Trustee authority and accountability: Amendments may expand or restrict trustee powers, creating tension between trustee flexibility in managing assets and beneficiary protections against mismanagement
  • Beneficiary transparency rights: Changes could affect what information trustees must disclose to beneficiaries, balancing privacy concerns against beneficiaries' need to monitor trust administration
  • Spendthrift provisions and creditor access: Modifications to asset protection rules may shift the balance between protecting trust assets from creditors and ensuring fair access to trust funds for legitimate claims

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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