Florida § 733.601 Time of accrual of duties and powers

Florida Statutes

§ 733.601 — Time of accrual of duties and powers

Florida § 733.601

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Ch. 733PROBATE CODE: ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES

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Fla. Stat. § 733.601 (2026).

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The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed, occurring before appointment and beneficial to the estate, the same effect as those occurring after appointment. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others when the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.

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The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed, occurring before appointment and beneficial to the estate, the same effect as those occurring after appointment. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others when the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.