Florida § 733.405 - Release of surety.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 733.405 — Release of surety., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 733.405. Release of surety.
(1) Subject to the limitations of this section, on the petition of any interested person, the surety is entitled to be released from liability for the future acts and omissions of the fiduciary. (2) Pending the hearing of the petition, the court may restrain the fiduciary from acting, except to preserve the estate. (3) On hearing, the court shall enter an order prescribing the amount of the new bond for the fiduciary and the date when the bond shall be filed. If the fiduciary fails to give the new bond, the fiduciary shall be removed at once, and further proceedings shall be had as in cases of removal. (4) The original surety shall remain liable in accordance with the terms of its original bond for all acts and omissions of the fiduciary that occur prior to the approval of the new surety and filing and approval of the bond. The new surety shall be liable on its bond only after the filing and approval of the new bond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 733.405
What does Florida Statutes § 733.405 cover?
Section 733.405 ("Release of surety.") 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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