Florida § 736.1101 - Rules of construction; general provisions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 736.1101 — Rules of construction; general provisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 736.1101. Rules of construction; general provisions.
Except as provided in s. 736.0105(2): (1) The intent of the settlor as expressed in the terms of the trust controls the legal effect of the dispositions made in the trust. (2) The rules of construction as expressed in this part shall apply unless a contrary intent is indicated by the terms of the trust.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 736.1101 ("Rules of construction; general provisions.") 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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