Fla. Stat. 733.104
Suspension of statutes of limitation in favor of the personal representative


(1)

If a person entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of the action and the cause of action survives, the action may be commenced by that person’s personal representative before the later of the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of the action or 12 months after the decedent’s death.

(2)

If a person against whom a cause of action exists dies before the expiration of the time limited for commencement of the action and the cause of action survives, if a claim is timely filed, the expiration of the time limited for commencement of the action shall not apply.

Source: Section 733.104 — Suspension of statutes of limitation in favor of the personal representative, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0733.­104 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 733.104. Suspension of statutes of limitation in favor of the personal representative's source at flsenate​.gov