Florida § 736.0506 - Overdue distribution.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 736.0506 — Overdue distribution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 736.0506. Overdue distribution.
(1) As used in this section, the term “mandatory distribution” means a distribution of income or principal the trustee is required to make to a beneficiary under the terms of the trust, including a distribution on termination of the trust. The term does not include a distribution subject to the exercise of the trustee’s discretion, even if: (a) The discretion is expressed in the form of a standard of distribution; or (b) The terms of the trust authorizing a distribution couple language of discretion with language of direction. (2) A creditor or assignee of a beneficiary may reach a mandatory distribution of income or principal, including a distribution upon termination of the trust, if the trustee has not made the distribution to the beneficiary within a reasonable time after the designated distribution date, whether or not a trust contains a spendthrift provision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 736.0506
What does Florida Statutes § 736.0506 cover?
Section 736.0506 ("Overdue distribution.") 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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