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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity which has not been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.
(2) If a fiduciary disclaims a power held in a fiduciary capacity which has been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise of the power.
(3) A disclaimer under this section is effective as to another fiduciary if the disclaimer so provides and the fiduciary disclaiming has the authority to bind the estate, trust, or other person for whom the fiduciary is acting, except that a disclaimer of a fiduciary power arising under s. 739.201(4) shall bind only the disclaiming fiduciary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XLII. Estates and Trusts § 739.207. Disclaimer of power held in fiduciary capacity - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xlii-estates-and-trusts/fl-st-sect-739-207/
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