Florida § 733.616 - Powers of surviving personal representatives.
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§ 733.616. Powers of surviving personal representatives.
Unless otherwise provided by the terms of the will or a court order, every power exercisable by joint personal representatives may be exercised by the one or more remaining after the appointment of one or more is terminated. If one or more, but not all, nominated as joint personal representatives are not appointed, those appointed may exercise all powers granted to those nominated.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 733.616 cover?
Section 733.616 ("Powers of surviving personal representatives.") 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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