Fla. Stat. 739.402
When disclaimer is barred or limited


(1)

A disclaimer is barred by a written waiver of the right to disclaim.

(2)

A disclaimer of an interest in property is barred if any of the following events occur before the disclaimer becomes effective:The disclaimant accepts the interest sought to be disclaimed;The disclaimant voluntarily assigns, conveys, encumbers, pledges, or transfers the interest sought to be disclaimed or contracts to do so;The interest sought to be disclaimed is sold pursuant to a judicial sale; orThe disclaimant is insolvent when the disclaimer becomes irrevocable.

(a)

The disclaimant accepts the interest sought to be disclaimed;

(b)

The disclaimant voluntarily assigns, conveys, encumbers, pledges, or transfers the interest sought to be disclaimed or contracts to do so;

(c)

The interest sought to be disclaimed is sold pursuant to a judicial sale; or

(d)

The disclaimant is insolvent when the disclaimer becomes irrevocable.

(3)

A disclaimer, in whole or in part, of the future exercise of a power held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by its previous exercise.

(4)

A disclaimer, in whole or in part, of the future exercise of a power not held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by its previous exercise unless the power is exercisable in favor of the disclaimant.

(5)

A disclaimer of an interest in, or a power over, property which is barred by this section is ineffective.

Source: Section 739.402 — When disclaimer is barred or limited, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0739.­402 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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