Florida § 738.104 - Governing law.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 738.104 — Governing law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 738.104. Governing law.
Except as otherwise provided in the terms of a trust or this chapter, this chapter applies when this state is the principal place of administration of a trust or estate or the situs of property that is not held in a trust or estate and is subject to a life estate or other term interest described in s. 738.103(2). By accepting the trusteeship of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state or by moving the principal place of administration of a trust to this state, the trustee submits to the application of this chapter to any matter within the scope of this chapter involving the trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 738.104
What does Florida Statutes § 738.104 cover?
Section 738.104 ("Governing law.") 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 § 738.104?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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