Florida Statute 736.151 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XLII
ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Chapter 736
FLORIDA TRUST CODE

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F.S. 736.151

736.151 Homestead property.—

(1) Property that is transferred to or acquired subject to a community property trust may continue to qualify or may initially qualify as the settlor spouses’ homestead within the meaning of s. 4(a)(1), Art. X of the State Constitution and for all purposes of general law, provided that the property would qualify as the settlor spouses’ homestead if title was held in one or both of the settlor spouses’ individual names.

(2) The settlor spouses shall be deemed to have beneficial title in equity to the homestead property held subject to a community property trust for all purposes, including for purposes of s. 196.031.

History.—s. 38, ch. 2021-183.

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Cases Citing Statute 736.151

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In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 2024 | Docket: 68913248

Published

revocable trusts; homestead protections. § 736.151, Fla. Stat. Homestead property. Rule References

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules - 2021 Fast-Track Report

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 4, 2021 | Docket: 60698371

Published

revocable trusts; homestead protections. § 736.151, Fla. Stat. Homestead property. Rule References