The fact that an individual's name appears in the list of heirs in an Affidavit of Heirs does not guarantee that this person will receive anything from the decedent's estate. Chapter 735. An individual retirement account described in s. 408 or s. 408A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or an employee benefit plan, may not be treated as a trust for purposes of this section. Death certificate means a certified copy of a death certificate issued by an official or agency for the place where the decedents death occurred. A designation made by or on behalf of the decedent providing for the payment or transfer at death of an interest in an asset to or for the benefit of the decedents former spouse is void as of the time the decedents marriage was judicially dissolved or declared invalid by court order prior to the decedents death, if the designation was made prior to the dissolution or court order. In the case of other property included under s. 732.2035(9), the fair market value of the property on the date of the termination or transfer, computed after deducting any mortgages, liens, or security interests on the property as of that date. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of by (name of affiant), who is personally known to me or produced as identification, and did take an oath. Property that was transferred during the 1-year period preceding the decedents death as a result of a transfer by the decedent if the transfer was either of the following types: Any property transferred as a result of the termination of a right or interest in, or power over, property that would have been included in the elective estate under subsection (5) or subsection (6) if the right, interest, or power had not terminated until the decedents death. 74-106; s. 16, ch. The decedents one-half of that property is not in the elective estate. 77-87; s. 952, ch. 74-106; s. 13, ch. Recipients of the decedents personal property under this section shall be personally liable for a pro rata share of all lawful claims against the estate of the decedent, but only to the extent of the value on the date of distribution of the personal property actually received by each recipient, exclusive of the property exempt from claims of creditors under the constitution and statutes of Florida. The personal representative is not required to seek collection of any portion of the elective share from property not within the personal representatives control until after the entry of the order of contribution. 2010-132. A general residuary clause in a will, or a will making general disposition of all the testators property, does not exercise a power of appointment held by the testator unless specific reference is made to the power or there is some other indication of intent to include the property subject to the power. Except as provided in s. 732.2045, the elective estate consists of the sum of the values as determined under s. 732.2055 of the following property interests: The decedents interest in property which constitutes the protected homestead of the decedent. If you do not have an Affidavit of Heirs, your estate may not receive its fair share of the inheritance. 75-220; s. 965, ch. 2010-132; s. 3, ch. 2001-226. The petition must be signed and verified by the surviving spouse, if any, and any beneficiaries except that the joinder in a petition for summary administration is not required of a beneficiary who will receive a full distributive share under the proposed distribution. If the financial institution or insurance company has no offices in this state, the notice shall be directed to the principal office of the financial institution or insurance company. Because the trust has been amended or revoked in part after execution of the will or a codicil to it. The election does not reduce what the spouse receives if the election were not made and the spouse is not treated as having predeceased the decedent. 2001-226; s. 32, ch. 2001-226; s. 5, ch. Secondary beneficiary means a beneficiary designated under the governing instrument who will receive an interest in an asset if the designation of the primary beneficiary is revoked or otherwise cannot be given effect. Any rights or benefits under a bond, life insurance policy, or other contractual arrangement if the decedent is the principal obligee or the person upon whose life the policy is issued, unless the surviving spouse is provided for by name, whether or not designated as the spouse, in the bond, life insurance policy, or other contractual arrangement. 2021-183. A writing in existence when a will is executed may be incorporated by reference if the language of the will manifests this intent and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. A qualified custodian may not limit liability for such damages. 81-238; s. 3, ch. (2) The decedent's death is the event that vests the heirs' right to the decedent's intestate property. 99-343; s. 21, ch. Protection of payors and other third parties. To the extent paid to or for the benefit of the surviving spouse, the decedents one-half of any property described in s. 732.2045(1)(f). It may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect upon the dispositions made by the will. As used in this section, the term transfer in trust refers to a trust under which the transferor of the homestead property, alone or in conjunction with another person, does not possess a right of revocation as that term is defined in s. 733.707(3)(e). 2017-121. 99-343; s. 24, ch. 97-102; s. 49, ch. 75-220; s. 11, ch. 75-220; s. 10, ch. If any part of s. 732.2035 or s. 732.2075 is preempted by federal law with respect to a payment, an item of property, or any other benefit included in the elective estate, a person who, not for value, receives the payment, item of property, or any other benefit is obligated to return the payment, item of property, or benefit, or is personally liable for the amount of the payment or the value of that item of property or benefit, as provided in ss. 77-87; s. 8, ch. 2006-1; s. 6, ch. 80-203; s. 182, ch. Nonademption of specific devises in certain cases; sale by guardian of the property; unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation, or insurance. 93-62; s. 962, ch. 75-220; s. 4, ch. The property was a nonmarital asset as defined in s. 61.075 immediately prior to the decedents death. Sections 732.216-732.228 do not authorize a person to dispose of property by will if it is held under limitations imposed by law preventing testamentary disposition by that person. s. 15, ch. A statement acknowledging that a personal representative has not been appointed to administer the decedents estate and attesting that no probate proceeding or summary administration procedure has been commenced with respect to the estate. s. 1, ch. View Entire Chapter. 74-106; s. 44, ch. 97-102; s. 52, ch. 74-106; s. 21, ch. When a testator omits to provide by will for any of his or her children born or adopted after making the will and the child has not received a part of the testators property equivalent to a childs part by way of advancement, the child shall receive a share of the estate equal in value to that which the child would have received if the testator had died intestate, unless: It appears from the will that the omission was intentional; or. Any contract, agreement, or waiver executed by a nonresident of Florida, either before or after this law takes effect, is valid in this state if valid when executed under the laws of the state or country where it was executed, whether or not he or she is a Florida resident at the time of death. If there is none of the foregoing, to the decedents brothers and sisters and the descendants of deceased brothers and sisters. The abuser, neglector, exploiter, or killer is liable for the amount of the proceeds or the value of the property under paragraph (a). Gifts to lawyers and other disqualified persons. 99-343; s. 22, ch. Any immunity from the presumption of undue influence that a surviving spouse may have under state law. 1, ch. s. 1, ch. History.s. 2001-226. Disposition without administration of intestate property in small estates. If a person pays the value of the property on the date of a sale or exchange or contributes all of the property received, as provided in paragraph (2)(b): No further contribution toward satisfaction of the elective share shall be required with respect to that property. s. 1, ch. as identification, by means of physical presence or online notarization; and (type or print name of second witness) who is personally known to me or has produced (state type of identificationsee s. Attorney fees and costs may not be awarded against a party who, in good faith, initiates an action under this section to declare a gift void. Property of the decedent that is not exempt from claims of creditors and that remains in the hands of those to whom it may be assigned by the order shall continue to be liable for claims against the decedent until barred as provided in the code. 97-102; s. 8, ch. 2010-132. A qualified custodian may not succeed to office as a qualified custodian of an electronic will unless he or she agrees in writing to serve in such capacity. (Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida), (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public), My commission expires: (date of expiration of commission). In lieu of paying the amount for which they are liable, beneficiaries who have received a distribution of property included in the elective estate and direct recipients other than the decedents probate estate or revocable trusts, may: Contribute a proportional part of all property received; or. A written statement or list referred to in the decedents will shall dispose of items of tangible personal property, other than property used in trade or business, not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will. Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared by the means specified herein, (type or print Affiants name) (Affiant), who swore or affirmed that: 1. Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by means of physical presence or online notarization this day of (month), (year), by (affiant), (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public), Personally Known OR Produced Identification. An Affidavit of Heirs is to be used when the decedent died without a will. A debt owed to the decedent shall not be charged against the intestate share of any person except the debtor. In the case of proceeds of any policy of insurance payable to the surviving spouse, the date of the decedents death. Transfer tax value means the value the interest would have for purposes of the United States estate and gift tax laws if it passed without consideration to an unrelated person on the applicable valuation date. Florida Summary: Under Florida statute, where as estate is valued at less than $75,000, or the decedent has been dead for more than two years, any beneficiary of the estate may file a petition for summary administration of the estate. s. 1, ch. The election must be made within 6 months after the decedents death and during the surviving spouses lifetime. If, after the application of subsections (1), (2), and (3), the elective share is not fully satisfied, any remaining unsatisfied balance shall be satisfied from direct recipients of protected charitable lead interests, but only to the extent and at such times that contribution is permitted without disqualifying the charitable interest in that property for a deduction under the United States gift tax laws. Any insurance company, bank, or other obligor making payment according to the terms of its policy or obligation is not liable by reason of this section unless prior to payment it has received at its home office or principal address written notice of a claim under this section. 75-220; s. 37, ch. 2001-226. The Department of Legal Affairs shall represent the state in all proceedings concerning escheated estates. Securities of the same entity acquired as a result of a plan of reinvestment. Transforming and storing a will on film, microfilm, magnetic, electronic, optical, or other substitute media or recording a will onto an electronic recordkeeping system, whether or not in accordance with the standards adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida, or permanently recording a will does not eliminate the requirement to preserve the original will. 2012-148; s. 6, ch. Nothing in ss. That he or she has previously signed the will, or. 3. Property determined as exempt under this section shall be excluded from the value of the estate before residuary, intestate, or pretermitted or elective shares are determined. s. 9, ch. A will is void if the execution is procured by fraud, duress, mistake, or undue influence. Case no. This subsection does not invalidate a provision of a will: Executed by the testator after the dissolution of the marriage; If there is a specific intention to the contrary stated in the will; or. 74-106; s. 108, ch. 2001-226. The devise shall dispose of property under the terms of the instrument that created the trust as previously or subsequently amended. Any joint tenant who unlawfully and intentionally kills another joint tenant thereby effects a severance of the interest of the decedent so that the share of the decedent passes as the decedents property and the killer has no rights by survivorship. 74-106; s. 112, ch. Electronic will means a testamentary instrument, including a codicil, executed with an electronic signature by a person in the manner prescribed by this code, which disposes of the persons property on or after his or her death and includes an instrument which merely appoints a personal representative or guardian or revokes or revises another will. 2009-115; s. 81, ch. This section does not affect the rights of any person who purchases property for value and without notice from the abuser, neglector, exploiter, or killer before rights have been adjudicated in accordance with this section. If a decedent was domiciled in this state at the time of death, the surviving spouse, or, if there is no surviving spouse, the children of the decedent shall have the right to a share of the estate of the decedent as provided in this section, to be designated exempt property.. No disclosure shall be required for an agreement, contract, or waiver executed before marriage. The qualified custodian of the electronic record of an electronic will may elect to destroy such record, including any of the documentation required to be created and stored under paragraph (2)(a), at any time after the earlier of the fifth anniversary of the conclusion of the administration of the estate of the testator or 20 years after the death of the testator. Any amount of the elective share not satisfied within 2 years of the date of death of the decedent shall bear interest at the statutory rate until fully satisfied, even if an order of contribution has not yet been entered. As used in ss. In order to receive the funds described in subsection (2), the family member must provide to the financial institution a certified copy of the decedents death certificate and a sworn affidavit that includes all of the following: A statement attesting that the affiant is the surviving spouse, adult child, adult descendant, or parent of the decedent. In the case of any policy of insurance on the decedents life includable under s. 732.2035(9), the net cash surrender value of the policy on the date of the termination or transfer. In the case of property held in a qualifying special needs trust on the date of the decedents death, the date of the decedents death. All benefits paid pursuant to s. 112.1915. The affidavit must be served in the manner of formal notice upon all heirs at law who have not joined in the affidavit; upon all known or reasonably ascertainable creditors of the decedent; and, if the decedent at the time of death was over the age of 55 years of age, upon the Agency for Health Care Administration. 75-220; s. 963, ch. An insurance company, financial institution, or other obligor making payment according to the terms of its policy or obligation is not liable by reason of this section unless, before payment, it received written notice of a claim pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding anything in paragraph (c) to the contrary: A termination with respect to a right or interest in property does not occur when the right or interest terminates by the terms of the governing instrument unless the termination is determined by reference to the death of the decedent and the court finds that a principal purpose for the terms of the instrument relating to the termination was avoidance of the elective share. s. 1, ch. Affiant is a primary beneficiary as that term is defined in Section 732.703, Florida Statutes. Property held for the benefit of the surviving spouse in a qualifying special needs trust. The order of summary administration and distribution so entered shall have the following effect: Those to whom specified parts of the decedents estate, including exempt property, are assigned by the order shall be entitled to receive and collect the parts and to have the parts transferred to them. A surviving person who is convicted in any state or foreign jurisdiction of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult, as those terms are defined in s. 825.101, for conduct against the decedent or another person on whose death such beneficiarys interest depends is not entitled to any benefits under the will of the decedent or the Florida Probate Code, and the estate of the decedent passes as if the abuser, neglector, exploiter, or killer had predeceased the decedent. Online notary public has the same meaning as provided in s. 117.201. The intestate share of the surviving spouse is: If there is no surviving descendant of the decedent, the entire intestate estate. The grantee or transferee of any of them shall be authorized to sign and verify the petition instead of the beneficiary or surviving spouse. The rights and remedies granted in this section are in addition to any other rights or remedies a person may have at law or equity. s. 1, ch. 75-220; s. 48, ch. Yes No Has a copy of property Tax or utility bill been filed in support of Homestead? 74-106; s. 38, ch. 92-200; s. 972, ch. They may maintain actions to enforce the right. 97-102; s. 54, ch. For purposes of part satisfaction, property given during the testators lifetime is valued at the time the devisee came into possession or enjoyment of the property or at the time of the death of the testator, whichever occurs first. ALSO: PETITION DESIGNATING A RESTRICTED DEPOSITORY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTE 69.031 FOR CASH ASSETS WITH PROPOSED ORDER DESIGNATING THE DEPOSITORY (UNLESS ALREADY ON FILE). Forfeiture for abuse, neglect, exploitation, or aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or a disabled adult. 77-87; s. 1, ch. Securities of another entity owned by the testator as a result of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or other similar action initiated by the entity. An Affidavit of Heirs or Affidavit of Heirship is a sworn statement, given under oath, that identifies the relatives who may be the heirs of a person who passes away. 2007-74; ss. Section 8, ch. When two or more beneficiaries are designated to take successively by reason of survivorship under another persons disposition of property and there is insufficient evidence that the beneficiaries died otherwise than simultaneously, the property thus disposed of shall be divided into as many equal parts as there are successive beneficiaries and the parts shall be distributed to those who would have taken if each designated beneficiary had survived. 74-106; s. 34, ch. Governing instrument means any writing or contract governing the disposition of all or any part of an asset upon the death of the decedent. 1. Unless a contrary intention appears in the governing instrument: When title to property or its devolution depends on priority of death and there is insufficient evidence that the persons have died otherwise than simultaneously, the property of each person shall be disposed of as if that person survived. Electronic signature means an electronic mark visibly manifested in a record as a signature and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. 75-220; s. 2, ch. An instrument that is signed electronically is deemed to be executed in this state if the instrument states that the person creating the instrument intends to execute and understands that he or she is executing the instrument in, and pursuant to the laws of, this state. 85-79; s. 67, ch. 2006-217. 2010-132. 2007-74; s. 2, ch. The execution or revocation of a will or trust by another person is such an event. Eighty percent if the trust instrument includes a qualifying invasion power but no qualifying power of appointment. If there is no surviving spouse, to one of the decedents children who is designated in a verified application purporting to be executed by all of the decedents children over the age of 14 years. Unless the will provides otherwise, the property devised shall not be held under a testamentary trust of the testator but shall become a part of the principal of the trust to which it is devised. An individual or class member who was deceased at the time the testator executed his or her will as well as an individual or class member who was then living but who failed to survive the testator. The term includes a power to consume or invade the principal of a trust, but only if the power is not limited by an ascertainable standard relating to the holders health, education, support, or maintenance. 2009-115; s. 1, ch. 2001-226; s. 12, ch. A surviving spouse who is found to have procured a marriage to the decedent by fraud, duress, or undue influence is not entitled to any of the following rights or benefits that inure solely by virtue of the marriage or the persons status as surviving spouse of the decedent unless the decedent and the surviving spouse voluntarily cohabited as husband and wife with full knowledge of the facts constituting the fraud, duress, or undue influence or both spouses otherwise subsequently ratified the marriage: Any rights or benefits under the Florida Probate Code, including, but not limited to, entitlement to elective share or family allowance; preference in appointment as personal representative; inheritance by intestacy, homestead, or exempt property; or inheritance as a pretermitted spouse. The revocation by the testator of a will that revokes a former will shall not revive the former will, even though the former will is in existence at the date of the revocation of the subsequent will. 77-87; s. 1, ch. Box 6043 DeLand, FL 32721-6043 Any rights or benefits under a will, trust, or power of appointment, unless the surviving spouse is provided for by name, whether or not designated as the spouse, in the will, trust, or power of appointment. Enter a judgment that can be satisfied from other property of the party. A distribution from a trust is not subject to this subsection if the distribution is required by the terms of the governing instrument unless the event triggering the distribution is determined by reference to the death of the decedent and the court finds that a principal purpose of the terms of the governing instrument relating to the distribution is avoidance of the elective share. During the spouses life, no person other than the spouse has the power to distribute income or principal to anyone other than the spouse. 99-343; s. 19, ch. 2006-217; s. 11, ch. It is the intent of the Legislature that this section clarify existing law. If the surviving spouse validly waived his or her homestead rights as provided in s. 732.702 or otherwise under applicable law but nevertheless receives an interest in protected homestead, other than an interest described in s. 732.401, including, without limitation, an interest in trust, the value of the spouses interest is determined as property interests that are not protected homestead.
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