Florida § 732.2231 - Protection of payors and other third parties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 732.2231 — Protection of payors and other third parties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 732.2231. Protection of payors and other third parties.
(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Governing instrument” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025. (b) “Payor” means the decedent’s personal representative, a trustee of a trust created by the decedent, an insurer, business entity, employer, government, governmental agency or subdivision, or any other person authorized or obligated by law or a governing instrument to make payments. (c) “Person” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025. (2) A property interest is subject to property rights under ss. 732.216-732.228; however, a payor or other third party is not liable for paying, distributing, or transferring such property to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument, or for taking any other action in good faith reliance on the validity of a governing instrument.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 732.2231
What does Florida Statutes § 732.2231 cover?
Section 732.2231 ("Protection of payors and other third parties.") 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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