(1) In all trust proceedings, costs may be awarded as in chancery actions.
(2) If costs are to be paid from the trust under subsection (1) or s. 733.106(4)(a), the court, in its discretion, may direct from what part of the trust the costs shall be paid. All or any part of the costs to be paid from the trust may be assessed against one or more persons’ part of the trust in such proportions as the court finds to be just and proper. In the exercise of its discretion, the court may consider the factors set forth in s. 736.1005(2).
History.—s. 10, ch. 2006-217; s. 8, ch. 2015-27.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLII - Estates and Trusts
Chapter 736 - Florida Trust Code
Part X - Liability of Trustee and Rights of Persons Dealing With Trustee (Ss. 736.1001-736.1018)
736.1001 - Remedies for breach of trust.
736.1002 - Damages for breach of trust.
736.1003 - Damages in absence of breach.
736.1004 - Attorney’s fees and costs.
736.1005 - Attorney fees for services to the trust.
736.1006 - Costs in trust proceedings.
736.1007 - Trustee’s attorney fees.
736.1008 - Limitations on proceedings against trustees.
736.1009 - Reliance on trust instrument.
736.1010 - Event affecting administration or distribution.
736.1011 - Exculpation of trustee.
736.1012 - Beneficiary’s consent, release, or ratification.
736.1013 - Limitation on personal liability of trustee.
736.1014 - Limitations on actions against certain trusts.
736.1015 - Interest as general partner.
736.1016 - Protection of person dealing with trustee.
736.1017 - Certification of trust.
736.1018 - Improper distribution or payment; liability of distributee.