Last updated August 14, 2026
Find out what your successor-trustee role requires.
Start the free role checkAccepting (or declining) the role
Acceptance can happen by signing on, or by acting as Trustee. If you do not want to serve, there are proper ways to decline before you take actions that signal acceptance — which is why understanding the rules early matters.
Accepting or declining trusteeship
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Plain-language explanation pending Florida attorney review. See the official statute via the link above.