Florida § 733.105 - Determination of beneficiaries.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 733.105 — Determination of beneficiaries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 733.105. Determination of beneficiaries.
(1) When property passes by intestate succession or the will is unclear and there is doubt about: (a) Who is entitled to receive any part of the property, or (b) The shares and amounts that any person is entitled to receive, any interested person may petition the court to determine beneficiaries or their shares. (2) Any personal representative who makes distribution or takes any other action pursuant to an order determining beneficiaries shall be fully protected. (3) A separate civil action to determine beneficiaries may be brought when an estate has not been administered.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 733.105
What does Florida Statutes § 733.105 cover?
Section 733.105 ("Determination of beneficiaries.") 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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