731.005 – Short title.

731.005 Short title.—Chapters 731-735 shall be known and may be cited as the Florida Probate Code and referred to as the “code.” History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 1, ch. 75-220; s. 4, ch. 2001-226.

731.011 – Determination of substantive rights; procedures.

731.011 Determination of substantive rights; procedures.—The code became effective on January 1, 1976. The substantive rights of all persons that vested prior to January 1, 1976, shall be determined as provided in former chapters 731-737 and 744-746. The procedures for the enforcement of vested substantive rights shall be as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. History.—s. […]

731.102 – Construction against implied repeal.

731.102 Construction against implied repeal.—This code is intended as unified coverage of its subject matter. No part of it shall be impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if that construction can reasonably be avoided. History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 2, ch. 75-220.

731.103 – Evidence as to death or status.

731.103 Evidence as to death or status.—In proceedings under this code and under chapter 736, the following additional rules relating to determination of death and status are applicable: (1) An authenticated copy of a death certificate issued by an official or agency of the place where the death purportedly occurred is prima facie proof of the fact, […]

731.1035 – Applicable rules of evidence.

731.1035 Applicable rules of evidence.—In proceedings under this code, the rules of evidence in civil actions are applicable unless specifically changed by the code. History.—s. 28, ch. 2006-217.

731.104 – Verification of documents.

731.104 Verification of documents.—When verification of a document is required in this code or by rule, the document filed shall include an oath or affirmation as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. Any person who willfully includes a false statement in the document shall be guilty of perjury. History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 2, ch. 75-220; […]

731.105 – In rem proceeding.

731.105 In rem proceeding.—Probate proceedings are in rem proceedings. History.—s. 3, ch. 75-220.

731.1055 – Disposition of real property.

731.1055 Disposition of real property.—The validity and effect of a disposition, whether intestate or testate, of real property in this state shall be determined by Florida law. History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-189.

731.106 – Assets of nondomiciliaries.

731.106 Assets of nondomiciliaries.— (1) A debt in favor of a nondomiciliary, other than one evidenced by investment or commercial paper or other instrument, is located in the county where the debtor resides or, if the debtor is not an individual, at the place where the debtor has its principal office. Commercial paper, investment paper, and other […]

731.1065 – Precious metals.

731.1065 Precious metals.— (1) For the purposes of the code, precious metals in any tangible form, such as bullion or coins kept and acquired for their historical, artistic, collectable, or investment value apart from their normal use as legal tender for payment, are tangible personal property. (2) This section is intended to clarify existing law and applies retroactively […]

731.109 – Seal of the court.

731.109 Seal of the court.—For the purposes of this code, the seal of the clerk of the circuit court is the seal of the court. History.—s. 3, ch. 75-220.

731.110 – Caveat; proceedings.

731.110 Caveat; proceedings.— (1) Any interested person who is apprehensive that an estate, either testate or intestate, will be administered or that a will may be admitted to probate without that person’s knowledge may file a caveat with the court. The caveat of the interested person, other than a creditor, may be filed before or after the […]

731.155 – Applicability.

731.155 Applicability.—This act shall take effect January 1, 2002. The substantive rights of all persons that have vested prior to January 1, 2002, shall be determined as provided in former chapters 63, 215, 409, 660, and 731-737 as they existed prior to January 1, 2002. The procedures for the enforcement of substantive rights which have vested […]