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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 No part of it shall be impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if that construction can reasonably be avoided.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, […]