Fl. Prob. R. 5.365

As amended through November 4, 2024
Rule 5.365 - PETITION FOR DOWER

A widow may file an extraordinary petition for assignment of dower. The petition shall be filed in the court of each county where the widow's husband had conveyed land in which the widow had not relinquished her right of dower before October 1, 1973. Formal notice shall be served on persons adversely affected. The proceedings shall be as similar as possible to those formerly existing for the ordinary assignment of dower.

Fl. Prob. R. 5.365

Added by 807 So.2d 622, 816 So.2d 1095, effective 10/11/2001.

Committee Notes

Rule History

2001 Revision: Derived from former rule 5.360(e).

Statutory Reference

§ 732.111, Fla. Stat. Dower and curtesy abolished.