To reign in litigants who improperly rely on AI, circuit courts around the state have issued administrative orders. And on May 28, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court amended Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515. In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515, 51 Fla. L. Weekly S142a (Fla. May 28, 2026). That Rule specifies the inherent representations that people make when they sign documents that are filed in any Florida court.

In addition to representing that the signer has read the document, has good grounds to file it, and that the document is not being submitted for delay, anyone who signs a filed document is deemed to represent that “the legal authorities identified exist and are accurately cited.” Id.

The Rule also contains its own specific penalty provision: 

The Court may, on its own motion or the motion of a party, impose sanctions for any filing inconsistent with this representation after providing the signer notice and an opportunity to be heard. Such sanctions may include reprimand, contempt, striking of the document, dismissal of proceedings, costs, attorneys’ fees, or other sanctions.

Id.

Generally, litigants can be sanctioned for breaking just about any rule. But AI is such a significant problem that the Florida Supreme Court saw fit to embed a penalty provision within this rule change.

I was at a recent probate seminar where some AI experts spoke. They went over all the amazing things that AI is doing. But the experts also said that there is still plenty that AI cannot do, or cannot do well. They agreed that AI is at its worst when trying to help lawyers practice law.

You can read the Florida Supreme Court’s Order here: https://flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/download/2489374/opinion/Opinion_SC2026-0673.pdf.

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We covered:

• An overview of estate planning, incapacity planning, and legacy planning, and why this is about so much more than what happens to your stuff.
• The difference between a will and a trust.
• How to avoid the time, expense, and publicity of probate court.
• How to minimize the odds of family conflict.
• How to reduce the chances of your loved ones losing their inheritance to divorce or lawsuits.
• A review of all key planning documents.
• How to get started. (You either make a plan as to how you want things handled or the government’s default plan will control everything.)
• There was also a Q&A with some great questions.

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Good estate planning also includes incapacity planning—leaving a set of instructions specifying how you want things handled if you become very sick. This will inform the government, medical professionals, financial institutions, and others. (Florida law even has provisions to create a trust for your pets so they are cared for if you are unable to do so.)

Estate planning should also include legacy planning, creating a concise record of how you want to be remembered and what you want your family—for generations—to know about you.

Estate planning is the last act you can perform for your loved ones. It’s the final message you can relay, even after you’re gone. Think about how your loved ones will feel, and how they will think of you, knowing you went out of your way to make things as easy as possible for them. 

Join us Wednesday, February 11th at 8:00 p.m. for our firm’s webinar: “Estate Planning in Uncertain Times!”

We help people with estate planning, mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate closings, probate and trust administration, and accidents and injuries.

855-55-ROSEN | info@evanmrosen.com

Based in Broward County, but available to serve clients anywhere in Florida. 

We will cover:

• An overview of estate planning, incapacity planning, and legacy planning, and why this is about so much more than what happens to your stuff.
• The difference between a will and a trust.
• How to avoid the time, expense, and publicity of probate court.
• How to minimize the odds of family conflict.
• How to reduce the chances of your loved ones losing their inheritance to divorce or lawsuits.
• A review of all key planning documents.
• How to get started. (You either make a plan as to how you want things handled or the government’s default plan will control everything.)

There will also be a live Q&A.

Join Us for Estate Planning in Uncertain Times!

We help people with estate planning, mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate closings, probate and trust administration, and accidents and injuries.
855-55-ROSEN | info@evanmrosen.com
Based in Broward County, but available to serve clients anywhere in Florida.