This bill amends section 732.108 of the Florida Statutes to revise the criteria for intestate succession concerning individuals born out of wedlock. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that allows a person born out of wedlock to be recognized as a descendant of both their mother and father, and thus a natural kindred of both families, under certain conditions. The new language stipulates that this recognition applies if the individual is not a resident of Florida or a U.S. citizen but has been designated as a legal heir by a court in Florida or in their country of residence.

The bill aims to clarify the legal status of individuals born out of wedlock in matters of inheritance, ensuring that they are afforded the same rights as other heirs under specified circumstances. The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2025.