Order Of Referral To Magistrate Notice Of Hearing (Probate - Judge McFee)

ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING. This form is used in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Charlotte County, Florida, for probate actions. It refers the case to General Magistrate Robert F. Koch for further proceedings in accordance with Rule 5.095 of the Florida Probate Rules and current administrative orders of the Court. Similar to previous forms, it outlines the issues to be addressed at the hearing before the General Magistrate and specifies the date, time, and location of the hearing at the Charlotte County Justice Center. It emphasizes that the proceeding will be conducted in person. The document authorizes the General Magistrate to administer oaths and conduct hearings, and it mandates the filing of a Report and Recommendation containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. It also instructs attorneys to prepare the Recommended Order of General Magistrate promptly. It highlights that consent of all parties is required for matters involving the review of guardianship inventories, accountings, and plans. Additionally, it provides instructions for objecting to the referral to the Magistrate before the hearing and outlines the process for reviewing the Magistrate's Report and Recommendation. The form concludes with the signature of the Circuit Court Judge, either Honorable Shannon McFee or Lisa S. Porter. www.FormsWorkflow.com