Florida § 736.0603 - Settlor’s powers; powers of withdrawal.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 736.0603 — Settlor’s powers; powers of withdrawal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 736.0603. Settlor’s powers; powers of withdrawal.

(1) While a trust is revocable, the duties of the trustee are owed exclusively to the settlor. (2) During the period the power may be exercised, the holder of a power of withdrawal has the rights of a settlor of a revocable trust under this section to the extent of the property subject to the power. (3) Subject to ss. 736.0403(2) and 736.0602(3)(a), the trustee may follow a direction of the settlor that is contrary to the terms of the trust while a trust is revocable.

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

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What does Florida Statutes § 736.0603 cover?

Section 736.0603 ("Settlor’s powers; powers of withdrawal.") 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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