Florida § 736.1014 - Limitations on actions against certain trusts.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 736.1014 — Limitations on actions against certain trusts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 736.1014. Limitations on actions against certain trusts.
(1) After the death of a settlor, no creditor of the settlor may bring, maintain, or continue any direct action against a trust described in s. 733.707(3), the trustee of the trust, or any beneficiary of the trust that is dependent on the individual liability of the settlor. Such claims and causes of action against the settlor shall be presented and enforced against the settlor’s estate as provided in part VII of chapter 733, and the personal representative of the settlor’s estate may obtain payment from the trustee of a trust described in s. 733.707(3) as provided in ss. 733.607(2), 733.707(3), and 736.05053. (2) This section does not preclude a direct action against a trust described in s. 733.707(3), the trustee of the trust, or a beneficiary of the trust that is not dependent on the individual liability of the settlor. (3) This section does not affect the lien of any duly recorded mortgage or security interest or the lien of any person in possession of personal property or the right to foreclose and enforce the mortgage or lien.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 736.1014
What does Florida Statutes § 736.1014 cover?
Section 736.1014 ("Limitations on actions against certain trusts.") 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 § 736.1014?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 736.1014 apply to my situation?
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