Florida § 733.703 - Form and manner of presenting claim.
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§ 733.703. Form and manner of presenting claim.
(1) A creditor shall file a written statement of the claim. No additional charge may be imposed by a claimant who files a claim against the estate. (2) Within the time allowed by s. 733.702, the personal representative may file a proof of claim of all claims he or she has paid or intends to pay. A claimant whose claim is listed in a personal representative’s proof of claim shall be deemed to have filed a statement of the claim listed. Except as provided otherwise in this part, the claim shall be treated as if the claimant had filed it.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 733.703 cover?
Section 733.703 ("Form and manner of presenting claim.") 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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