Florida § 717.1125 - Property held by fiduciaries under trust instruments.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 717.1125 — Property held by fiduciaries under trust instruments., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 717.1125. Property held by fiduciaries under trust instruments.
All intangible property and any income or increment thereon held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of another person under a trust instrument is presumed abandoned unless the apparent owner has, within 2 years after it has become payable or distributable, increased or decreased the principal, accepted payment of principal or income, communicated concerning the property, or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the fiduciary. This section does not relieve a fiduciary of his or her duties under the Florida Trust Code.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 717.1125
What does Florida Statutes § 717.1125 cover?
Section 717.1125 ("Property held by fiduciaries under trust instruments.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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