Florida S0116 strengthens protections against fraudulent property transfers involving specified adults.

Florida S0116 mandates that any deed or instrument conveying real property from a specified adult must be witnessed by two independent individuals. It requires a 72-hour cooling-off period before recording such deeds. A specified adult can designate a trusted person who can object to the deed, triggering another 72-hour period. The clerk must then refer the matter to a not-for-profit legal aid organization for investigation. If the organization finds no fraud, the deed can be recorded. If fraud is suspected, the matter is referred to the state attorney for prosecution.

Florida S0116 strengthens protections against fraudulent property transfers involving specified adults.

Florida S0116 mandates that any deed or instrument conveying real property from a specified adult must be witnessed by two independent individuals. It requires a 72-hour cooling-off period before recording such deeds. A specified adult can designate a trusted person who can object to the deed, triggering another 72-hour period. The clerk must then refer the matter to a not-for-profit legal aid organization for investigation. If the organization finds no fraud, the deed can be recorded. If fraud is suspected, the matter is referred to the state attorney for prosecution.