Dunn v. Doskocz

COPE, Judge.

The question presented for review is the effective date of section 222.21, Florida Statutes (1989), which exempts retirement and profit sharing plans from the claims of creditors. We conclude that the trial court correctly interpreted the statute and affirm the order under review.

In 1987 the legislature enacted section 222.21, Florida Statutes. Ch. 87-375, § 1, Laws of Fla. With an exception not applicable here, the statute provides that “any money or other assets payable to a participant or beneficiary from, or any interest of any participant or beneficiary in, a retirement or…