Florida § 732.2125 - Right of election; by whom exercisable.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 732.2125 — Right of election; by whom exercisable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 732.2125. Right of election; by whom exercisable.
The right of election may be exercised: (1) By the surviving spouse. (2) With approval of the court having jurisdiction of the probate proceeding by an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse. Before approving the election, the court shall determine that the election is in the best interests of the surviving spouse during the spouse’s probable lifetime.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 732.2125 cover?
Section 732.2125 ("Right of election; by whom exercisable.") 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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