Florida § 732.605 - Change in securities; accessions; nonademption.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 732.605 — Change in securities; accessions; nonademption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 732.605. Change in securities; accessions; nonademption.

(1) If the testator intended a specific devise of certain securities rather than their equivalent value, the specific devisee is entitled only to: (a) As much of the devised securities as is a part of the estate at the time of the testator’s death. (b) Any additional or other securities of the same entity owned by the testator because of action initiated by the entity, excluding any acquired by exercise of purchase options. (c) Securities of another entity owned by the testator as a result of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or other similar action initiated by the entity. (d) Securities of the same entity acquired as a result of a plan of reinvestment. (2) Distributions before death with respect to a specifically devised security, whether in cash or otherwise, which are not provided for in subsection (1) are not part of the specific devise.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 732.605

What does Florida Statutes § 732.605 cover?

Section 732.605 ("Change in securities; accessions; nonademption.") 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.

How do I cite Florida § 732.605?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 732.605 apply to my situation?

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