(1) The intent of the settlor as expressed in the terms of the trust controls the legal effect of the dispositions made in the trust.
(2) The rules of construction as expressed in this part shall apply unless a contrary intent is indicated by the terms of the trust.
History.—s. 11, ch. 2006-217.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLII - Estates and Trusts
Chapter 736 - Florida Trust Code
Part XI - Rules of Construction (Ss. 736.1101-736.1109)
736.1101 - Rules of construction; general provisions.
736.1102 - Construction of terms.
736.1103 - Gifts to multigeneration classes to be per stirpes.
736.1104 - Person not entitled to receive property or other benefits by reason of victim’s death.
736.1105 - Effect of subsequent marriage, birth, adoption, or dissolution of marriage.
736.1107 - Change in securities; accessions; nonademption.
736.1108 - Penalty clause for contest.
736.1109 - Testamentary and revocable trusts; homestead protections.