{"data":{"id":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-736.0305","jurisdiction":"us-fl","citation":"Fla. Stat. § 736.0305","heading":"Appointment of representative.","body":"(1) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this part, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. If not precluded by a conflict of interest, a representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.\n(2) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this code, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.\n(3) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefits accruing to the living members of the represented individual’s family.\nHistory.—s. 3, ch. 2006-217.","path":["CHAPTER 736 FLORIDA TRUST CODE"],"source_url":"https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute\u0026URL=0700-0799/0736/0736.html","current_through":"2026 Florida Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:13:29Z","sha256":"109506765dfd4381cd6cf5b61688ee171d52c60b6e949015ada9d3f9982242ce","source_id":"us-fl","stale":false,"prev":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-736.0304","next":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-736.0306"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}