Florida Statute 736.0401 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLII
ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Chapter 736
FLORIDA TRUST CODE

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F.S. 736.0401

736.0401 Methods of creating trust.—A trust may be created by:

(1) Transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor’s lifetime or by will or other disposition taking effect on the settlor’s death;

(2) Declaration by the owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee; or

(3) Exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-217.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 736.0401

Level: Degree
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Cases Citing Statute 736.0401

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J. SCOTT LANFORD, TRUSTEE OF THE KIRK FAMILY FOUNDATION vs ROBIN PHEMISTER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY L. DILLARD AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE TESTAMENTARY TRUST OF MARY L. DILLARD

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-04-08

Snippet: formalities required to execute a will. Id.; see also § 736.0401(1), Fla. Stat. (2016). Therefore, a testamentary