Representation; basic effect. — Florida Code § 736.0301
Florida Code § 736.0301 — Representation; basic effect.. Reproduced from the official Florida Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 736.0301. Representation; basic effect.
(1) Notice, information, accountings, or reports given to a person who may represent and bind another person under this part may serve as a substitute for and have the same effect as notice, information, accountings, or reports given directly to the other person. (2) Actions taken by a person who represents the interests of another person under this part are binding on the person whose interests are represented to the same extent as if the actions had been taken by the person whose interests are represented. (3) Except as otherwise provided in s. 736.0602, a person under this part who represents a settlor lacking capacity may receive notice and give a binding consent on the settlor’s behalf. (4) A trustee is not liable for giving notice, information, accountings, or reports to a beneficiary who is represented by another person under this part, and nothing in this part prohibits the trustee from giving notice, information, accountings, or reports to the person represented.
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- Citation: Florida Statutes § 736.0301
- Jurisdiction: Florida
- Code: Florida Statutes
- Subject: Representation; basic effect.
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