Florida Statutes Part I - Short Title; Construction (Ss. 731.005-731.155)

• 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,...
• 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...
• 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 No part of it shall be impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if that construction...
• 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...
• 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.
  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...
• 731.105 - In Rem Proceeding.
  Probate proceedings are in rem proceedings.History.—s. 3, ch. 75-220.
• 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...
• 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.
  (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...
• 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...

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