Florida § 736.0407 - Evidence of oral trust.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 736.0407 — Evidence of oral trust., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 736.0407. Evidence of oral trust.

Except as required by s. 736.0403 or a law other than this code, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument but the creation of an oral trust and its terms may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 736.0407

What does Florida Statutes § 736.0407 cover?

Section 736.0407 ("Evidence of oral trust.") 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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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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