§ 733.710, Fla. Stat. · Part VII. CREDITORS’ CLAIMS
Limitations on claims against estates.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the code, 2 years after the death of a person, neither the decedent’s estate, the personal representative, if any, nor the beneficiaries shall be liable for any claim or cause of action against the decedent, whether or not letters of administration have been issued, except as provided in this section.
(2) This section shall not apply to a creditor who has filed a claim pursuant to s. 733.702 within 2 years after the person’s death, and whose claim has not been paid or otherwise disposed of pursuant to s. 733.705.
(3) This section shall 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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 50, ch. 75-220; s. 36, ch. 77-87; s. 9, ch. 89-340; s. 152, ch. 2001-226.
Note
Note.—Created from former s. 734.29(1).
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The Florida Statutes
- § 409.910, Fla. Stat.Responsibility for payments on behalf of Medicaid-eligible persons when other parties are liable.Printed as ss. 733.702 and 733.710
- § 414.28, Fla. Stat.Public assistance payments to constitute debt of recipient.Printed as s. 733.710
- § 732.2211, Fla. Stat.Demands or disputes; statute of repose.Printed as ss. 733.701-733.710
- § 733.2121, Fla. Stat.Notice to creditors; filing of claims.Printed as s. 733.710; ss. 733.702 and 733.710
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