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Notice of Trust
§ 736.05055 ↗After the settlor's death, the trustee of certain trusts must file a Notice of Trust with the court of the settlor's domicile and the court handling the estate, including settlor name, date of death, trust title/date, and trustee name/address.
Duty to inform and account
§ 736.0813 ↗The trustee must keep qualified beneficiaries reasonably informed, including 60-day notice duties after acceptance and after a formerly revocable trust becomes irrevocable due to the settlor's death, plus trust-copy and accounting rights.
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This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Notice of Trust in Florida?
- A Notice of Trust is a document filed with the clerk of court under §736.05055 after the settlor of a revocable trust dies. It states the settlor's name, the existence of the trust, and the trustee — coordinating the trust with any probate of the settlor's estate.