Florida Statute 736.0413 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLII
ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Chapter 736
FLORIDA TRUST CODE

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F.S. 736.0413

736.0413 Cy pres.—

(1) If a particular charitable purpose becomes unlawful, impracticable, impossible to achieve, or wasteful, the court may apply the doctrine of cy pres to modify or terminate the trust by directing that the trust property be applied or distributed, in whole or in part, in a manner consistent with the settlor’s charitable purposes.

(2) A proceeding to modify or terminate a trust under this section may be commenced by a settlor, a trustee, or any qualified beneficiary.

History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-217.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 736.0413

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 736.0413.

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Cases Citing Statute 736.0413

Total Results: 1

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-05-16

Citation: 271 So. 3d 936

Snippet: doctrine applies in the trust law context, in section 736.0413, Florida Statutes (2018), of the Florida Trust