s. 1, ch. 75-220; s. 971, ch. The intention of the testator as expressed in the will controls the legal effect of the testators dispositions. The Affidavit of Heirs should list the names, ages, and addresses of the decedent's relatives, and it should indicate the date of death of any deceased relatives. If specifically devised property is sold by a guardian of the property or if a condemnation award or insurance proceeds are paid to a guardian of the property, the specific devisee has the right to a general pecuniary devise equal to the net sale price, the condemnation award, or the insurance proceeds. The elective share shall be in addition to homestead, exempt property, and allowances as provided in part IV. 74-106; s. 111, ch. s. 1, ch. 2017-121. Aliens shall have the same rights of inheritance as citizens. The election does not reduce what the spouse receives if the election were not made and the spouse is not treated as having predeceased the decedent. Section 319.28(1)(b), Florida Statutes, states: When the application for a Certificate of Title is made by an heir of a previous owner who died intestate, it shall not be necessary to accompany the application with an order of a probate court if the applicant files with the department an affidavit The personal representative shall not be liable for failure to attempt collection if the attempt would have been economically impracticable. I, , declare to the officer taking my acknowledgment of this instrument, and to the subscribing witnesses, that I signed this instrument as my will. 2001-180; s. 39, ch. 75-220; s. 14, ch. Any rights or benefits under a bond, life insurance policy, or other contractual arrangement if the decedent is the principal obligee or the person upon whose life the policy is issued, unless the surviving spouse is provided for by name, whether or not designated as the spouse, in the bond, life insurance policy, or other contractual arrangement. (Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida), (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public), My commission expires: (date of expiration of commission). A qualified custodian may not limit liability for such damages. Devises to multigeneration classes to be per stirpes. Any known or reasonably ascertainable creditor who did not receive notice and for whom provision for payment was not made may enforce the claim and, if the creditor prevails, shall be awarded reasonable attorneys fees as an element of costs against those who joined in the petition. Any amount of a condemnation award for the taking of the property unpaid at death. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine
