(1) In a proceeding arising under s. 732.615 or s. 732.616, the court shall award taxable costs as in chancery actions, including attorney’s fees and guardian ad litem fees.
(2) When awarding taxable costs, including attorney’s fees and guardian ad litem fees, under this section, the court in its discretion may direct payment from a party’s interest, if any, in the estate or enter a judgment which may be satisfied from other property of the party, or both.
History.—s. 5, ch. 2011-183.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLII - Estates and Trusts
Chapter 733 - Probate Code: Administration of Estates
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 733.101-733.109)
733.101 - Venue of probate proceedings.
733.104 - Suspension of statutes of limitation in favor of the personal representative.
733.105 - Determination of beneficiaries.
733.1051 - Limited judicial construction of will with federal tax provisions.
733.106 - Costs and attorney fees.
733.1061 - Fees and costs; will reformation and modification.
733.107 - Burden of proof in contests; presumption of undue influence.