Charlotte Funeral Services, LLC; The petition has requested a declaratory statement regarding whether, and to what extent, Charlotte may, under the facts presented, reform an irrevocable preneed funeral contract where the contract has been marked as ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery and Consumer Services has received the petition for declaratory statement from Charlotte Funeral Services, LLC. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of paragraph 497.459(6)(a), Florida Statutes, as it applies to the petitioner.

The petition has requested a declaratory statement regarding whether, and to what extent, Charlotte may, under the facts presented, reform an irrevocable preneed funeral contract where the contract has been marked as irrevocable, in error, because the beneficiary contract purchaser was not a qualified applicant for, or a recipient of, supplemental security income, temporary cash assistance, or Medicaid.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Marshawn Michael Griffin, Esq., Senior Attorney during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at: The Department of Financial Services, Office of the General Counsel, 200 E. Gaines Street, Larson Building, Room #612K, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0390 or via email at [e-mail].