Florida § 744.626 - Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.626 — Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.626. Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for the benefit of a disabled veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse or dependents are exempt from the claims of creditors and shall not be liable to attachment, levy, or seizure by or under any legal or equitable process whatever, either before or after the receipt of the payments by the guardian or the beneficiary.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.626
What does Florida Statutes § 744.626 cover?
Section 744.626 ("Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.") 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 § 744.626?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 744.626" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 744.626 apply to my situation?
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