Protection of payors and other third parties.
F.S. 732.2231
in effect(1)
As used in this section, the term:
(a)
“Governing instrument” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025.
(b)
“Payor” means the decedent’s personal representative, a trustee of a trust created by the decedent, an insurer, business entity, employer, government, governmental agency or subdivision, or any other person authorized or obligated by law or a governing instrument to make payments.
(c)
“Person” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025.
(2)
A property interest is subject to property rights under ss. 732.216-732.228; however, a payor or other third party is not liable for paying, distributing, or transferring such property to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument, or for taking any other action in good faith reliance on the validity of a governing instrument.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter732/AllFetched: 7/8/2026