Florida § 732.302 - Pretermitted children.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 732.302 — Pretermitted children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 732.302. Pretermitted children.
When a testator omits to provide by will for any of his or her children born or adopted after making the will and the child has not received a part of the testator’s property equivalent to a child’s part by way of advancement, the child shall receive a share of the estate equal in value to that which the child would have received if the testator had died intestate, unless: (1) It appears from the will that the omission was intentional; or (2) The testator had one or more children when the will was executed and devised substantially all the estate to the other parent of the pretermitted child and that other parent survived the testator and is entitled to take under the will. The share of the estate that is assigned to the pretermitted child shall be obtained in accordance with s. 733.805.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 732.302
What does Florida Statutes § 732.302 cover?
Section 732.302 ("Pretermitted children.") 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 § 732.302?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 732.302 apply to my situation?
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