Certificate of Trust — Florida UTC Adopted
State-specific requirements for a Certificate of Trust in Florida.Create yours now →
Statutory Citation
Fla. Stat. § 736.1017
Certification Requirements
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Execution Requirements
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Business Trust Treatment
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Favorable Trust Laws
Self-settled spendthrift (Dynasty) trusts permitted under Fla. Stat. § 736.0502Strong asset protection trust statutesHomestead protectionsUTC-adopted providing uniform rules and interstate consistency
Unique Factors
Adopted UTC with modifications (Chapter 736, Florida Trust Code)Business trusts explicitly excluded from Trust Code scopeStrong asset protection/Dynasty trust lawsLand trusts under § 689.071 largely excluded from Trust CodeTrust director provisions integrated into certification requirements
Not legal advice.This information is for educational purposes based on publicly available statutes. Verify current requirements with a licensed Florida attorney before signing or filing.