Florida § 95.22 - Limitation upon claims by remaining heirs, when deed made by one or more.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 95.22 — Limitation upon claims by remaining heirs, when deed made by one or more., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95.22. Limitation upon claims by remaining heirs, when deed made by one or more.
(1) When any person owning real property or any interest in it dies and a conveyance is made by one or more of the person’s heirs or devisees, purporting to convey, either singly or in the aggregate, the entire interest of the decedent in the property or any part of it, then no person shall claim or recover the property conveyed after 7 years from the date of recording the conveyance in the county where the property is located. (2) This section shall not apply to persons whose names appear of record as devisees under the will or as the heirs in proceedings brought to determine their identity in the office of the judge administering the estate of decedent.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 95.22
What does Florida Statutes § 95.22 cover?
Section 95.22 ("Limitation upon claims by remaining heirs, when deed made by one or more.") 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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