Cases from cite.case.law:

A. MOREY, W. Jr. W. Jr. v. EVERBANK, 93 So. 3d 482 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Here, as below, the Trustee relies on this language in section 222.13(1), Florida Statutes (2008): Whenever . . . the Legislature that the terms of Section 733.808(1) override an exemption statute such as Section 222.13 . . . Section 222.13(1) makes an exemption from the decedent insured’s creditors available for life insurance . . . Section 222.13(1) does not prohibit life insurance proceeds’ paying the insured’s estate’s debts and . . . The owner of an insurance policy may waive the section 222.13 exemption merely by designating the insured . . .

In BECKWITH,, 448 B.R. 757 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 2011)

. . . . §§ 222.13 and 222.14, pertaining to life insurance policies and annuity contracts, there is no language . . .

In M. SIMS, Jr. B., 421 B.R. 745 (Bankr. D.S.C. 2010)

. . . . § 222.13, the exemption, as here, extends to protect only from claims by creditors of the insured. . . .

In W. MORRISON A., 403 B.R. 895 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . She also claimed the interest as exempt pursuant to § 222.13 and § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. . . .

In T. BEZARES, J., 383 B.R. 796 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . In Milam, the Supreme Court of Florida considered Florida Statute 222.13, the life insurance policy exemption . . .

CADLE COMPANY, FDIC, N. A. v. PEGASUS RANCH, INC. R. L., 920 So. 2d 1276 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . other garnishees, Ponsoldt claimed the exemption for life insurance or annuities, pursuant to sections 222.13 . . . Exemptions for life insurance proceeds and annuity contracts are provided by sections 222.13 and 222.14 . . .

W. C. BASS SONS, INC. a v. GILMAN,, 677 So. 2d 338 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . We affirm because Florida Statute 222.13(1)(1993) clearly exempts life insurance proceeds from the claims . . .

In ZESBAUGH,, 190 B.R. 951 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1995)

. . . . §§ 222.13 and 222.14. . . . . § 222.13. . . . Moreover, Zeitz by way of dicta made it clear that while under Fla.Stat. § 222.13 the proceeds of the . . . where the claim of exemption was also based on Fla.Stat. § 222.14, the Court noted that while both §§ 222.13 . . . bankruptcy court considering the statute of North Carolina § lC-1601(a)(6), a statute similar to Fla.Stat. § 222.13 . . .

SWENSZKOWSKI, v. COMPTON,, 662 So. 2d 722 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Thus, section 222.13(1), Florida Statutes (1989), does not bar Swenszkowski’s claim. . . .

In E. ZEITZ A., 171 B.R. 903 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . While under Florida Statute 222.13, the proceeds of a life insurance policy are exempt from the claims . . .

G. GARTLEY, v. B. GARTLEY,, 622 So. 2d 77 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . See sections 222.13 and 733.808(4), Florida Statutes (1985). Spohr v. . . .

In J. WINES,, 113 B.R. 787 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . Florida Supreme Court decided the constitutionality under the state constitution of the predecessor of § 222.13 . . . Davis said of § 222.13’s predecessor, the legislation “was apparently not regarded as being violative . . . seizure on attachment, or sale on execution, or other process from any court on debt by contract. . 222.13 . . .

In W. BUTCHER,, 62 B.R. 162 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1986)

. . . This statute and its companion statute, § 222.13, prevent creditors of the insured from reaching proceeds . . . This court does not believe that § 222.13 was intended to prevent a creditor of a beneficiary from reaching . . . Fla.Stat. § 222.13 (West 1977). . . . .

KILGO, v. BOWMAN TRANSPORTATION, INC., 570 F. Supp. 1509 (N.D. Ga. 1983)

. . . and (2) that the said redefinition would violate Rules 16 and 23, F.R.Civ.P., and Local Court Rule 222.13 . . .

CALIFORNIA v. ARIZONA, 452 U.S. 431 (U.S. 1981)

. . . S 26°22/29" E 222.13 feet; 786. S 35°15'47" E 216.91 feet; 787. S 77°17'17" E 27.49 feet; 788. . . .

CROSSLEY v. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, a, 314 So. 2d 607 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . . § 222.13 (1973). The trial court determined the issue in favor of the widow. . . . life insurance policy under the provisions of Section 731.23, Laws of Florida; however, under Section 222.13 . . .

In ESTATE R. L. B., 259 So. 2d 206 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1972)

. . . . § 222.13 F.S.A. to receive the policy proceeds. . . . Despite the many subsequent amendments to Chapter 222.13 Florida Statutes the status and posture of said . . . Chapter 222.13, however, completely nullifies this selection inasmuch as it states very clearly that . . . This Court feels that Chapter 222.13 should be construed to mean exactly what it says, to-wit: child . . . B., is declared to be the individual set forth in Chapter 222.13 who shall take the insurance proceeds . . .

In ESTATE H. HUNT,, 222 So. 2d 272 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1969)

. . . . § 222.13, F.S.A. . . . [Emphasis added] The statute involved herein, Fla.Stat. § 222.13, F.S.A., has caused vexatious legal . . .

P. HAMILTON P. a v. LIBERTY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Jr. a, 207 So. 2d 472 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1968)

. . . . § 222.13, F.S.A. provides that insurance proceeds shall pass outside probate and inure to the benefit . . . Virginia is not “entitled” as a beneficiary; neither is she qualified indirectly under the provisions of § 222.13 . . .

In ESTATE M. WEYMER,, 199 So. 2d 495 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1967)

. . . . § 222.13 were the property of his ward. . . . specifically bequeathed, or, in the alternate, the executor had complied with the provisions of F.S.A. § 222.13 . . . the life insurance proceeds were not specifically bequeathed; therefore, in accordance with F.S.A. § 222.13 . . .

CLEMONS, v. CLEMONS, a C., 197 So. 2d 38 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1967)

. . . Sec. 222.13, F.S.A. provides that— “Whenever any person shall die in this state leaving insurance on . . . Therefore, the quoted provision of Sec. 222.13 aforesaid supplied the void in the policy designation . . .

In ESTATE D. HORNER, MIAMI BEACH FIRST NATIONAL BANK, D. v. A. HORNER, G., 188 So. 2d 386 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1966)

. . . This order was made pursuant to the County Judge’s interpretation of section 222.13(2) Fla.Stat. 1963 . . . The pertinent subsection of § 222.13 Fla.Stat., F.S.A. is as follows: “(2) Whenever any person residing . . . etc., and that any distribution thereof should be accomplished pursuant to the provision of section 222.13 . . . Section 222.13(3) is as follows: “3) Whenever any person residing in the state shall die leaving insurance . . .

ROYSTON DISTRIBUTORS, INC. v. MOORE- McCORMACK LINES, INC. IMPERIAL CAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. v. MOORE- McCORMACK LINES, INC., 252 F. Supp. 480 (E.D. Pa. 1965)

. . . . $222.13 minus $2.13. . $150.82 minus $ .32. . . .

H. STEWART, v. PENNY, U. S. U. S., 238 F. Supp. 821 (D. Nev. 1965)

. . . C.F.R. 222.13, 222.47, et seq. . . .

A. DUKES, v. AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA,, 330 F.2d 337 (5th Cir. 1964)

. . . . § 222.13. . . .

THOMAS, v. W. NUCKOLS,, 157 So. 2d 712 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1963)

. . . . § 222.13, F.S.A., relating to the disposition of proceeds derived from life insurance policies payable . . . F.S. § 222.13, F.S.A. . In re Alworth’s Estate, (Fla.App.1963), 151 So.2d 478. . . .

In ESTATE ALWORTH, Jr., 151 So. 2d 478 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1963)

. . . The statute in effect at the time of the testator’s death is as follows: “222.13 Life Insurance policies . . . the Revised General Statutes of Florida 1920, § 7065, Compiled General Laws of Florida 1927, and § 222.13 . . . The conclusion that Section 222.13, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., is obviously an exemption statute and has . . . Section 222.13, F.S.A. . . . . Laws of Florida, 1903, Ch. 5165 at 99. . § 222.13, F.S., 1941. . Sloan v. . . .

ASPHALT PAVING, INC. a v. L. ULERY, K. D. D. S., 149 So. 2d 370 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1963)

. . . Their claim of subrogation is based on the theory that they were the beneficiaries (under Section 222.13 . . . Ulery’s death there was no named beneficiary in either of the policies and that by operation of Section 222.13 . . . F.S. 222.13, F.S.A., provides: “Life insurance policies; disposition of proceeds. . . .

RUZA, v. ESTATE M. RUZA, RUZA v. ESTATE M. RUZA,, 132 So. 2d 308 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1961)

. . . order and urge error in this court upon the ground that the order entered improperly ignored section 222.13 . . . and Martin Ruza the cause is remanded to the county judge’s court for a ruling in accord with section 222.13 . . .

L. ULERY, E. K. D. D. S. v. ASPHALT PAVING, INC. a, 119 So. 2d 432 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1960)

. . . Appellants claim to derive their interests under Section 222.13, Florida Statutes 1957, F.S.A., the pertinent . . . It is evident that the purpose of Section 222.13, Florida Statutes 1957, F.S. . . . provisions of Section 7065, C.G.L., which substantially parallels the within quoted provisions of Section 222.13 . . . 1959, prior to the effective date of Chapter 59-333, Laws of Florida 1959 (incorporated as Section 222.13 . . . , Florida Statutes, 1959, F.S.A.) whereby Section 222.13, Florida Statutes 1957, was amended in major . . .

In ESTATE MITCHELL,, 96 So. 2d 661 (Fla. 1957)

. . . . § 222.13, F.S.A., applied to the life insurance policies and to require the executor to pay the insurance . . . Since the testator died in 1954, the 1955 amendments to F.S. § 222.13 are inapplicable and we are concerned . . .

J. CARTER, v. J. CARTER, Sr. J. Jr., 88 So. 2d 153 (Fla. 1956)

. . . receive the proceeds of the insurance policy as the designated beneficiary and further that Section 222.13 . . . inheritance by an alleged “murderer” but has no relevancy to the pending question and that Section 222.13 . . . Section 222.13, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., offers no greater difficulty. . . . The conclusion that Section 222.13, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., is obviously an exemption statute and hás . . .

UNITED STATES v. GILMORE,, 222 F.2d 167 (5th Cir. 1955)

. . . the amount of $1,596.47. . 11 Florida Statutes Annotated: “Title XIV — Homestead and Exemptions “Sec. 222.13 . . . , 7 Cir., 217 F.2d 166. . 11 Florida Statutes Annotated: “Title XIV — Homestead and Exemptions mee. 222.13 . . .

H. JOHNSON, M. v. H. REMY,, 220 F.2d 73 (5th Cir. 1955)

. . . . § 222.13, quoted in the margin. . . . contained in Item Five of the will, or became payable to the widow under the provisions of section 222.13 . . . Section 222.13, Florida Statutes: “Whenever any person shall die in this state leaving insurance on his . . . his widow as the residual legatee under the will indicates that the results of the statute F.S.A. § 222.13 . . .

PACIFIC MUT. LIFE INS. CO. v. JONES PROVIDENT LIFE ACCIDENT INS. CO. v. JONES JONES v. JONES, 100 F. Supp. 466 (N.D. Fla. 1951)

. . . The applicable Statute, Section 222.13 F.S.A.1941, is as follows : “Whenever any person shall die in . . .

FLICK S ESTATE v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, 166 F.2d 733 (5th Cir. 1948)

. . . Sec. 222.13 of Florida Statutes Annotated provides as follows: “222.13 Life insurance policies; disposition . . . been bequeathed in the same manner as “any other property or effects of which he may be possessed” [222.13 . . .

IN RE ESTATE OF JOHN E. SEATON,, 154 Fla. 446 (Fla. 1944)

. . . individual personal capacity, upon the ground that such proceeds inured to her by virtue of Section 222.13 . . . See 7065 C.G.L. 1927 (Sec. 222.13, Florida Statutes, 1941). . . .

NEW YORK LIFE INS. CO. v. VALZ, 141 F.2d 1014 (5th Cir. 1944)

. . . the main question involved depends upon the provisions of the will and the construction of Section 222.13 . . . Sec. 222.13, Florida Statutes 1941, F.S.A. . . . Sec. 222.13, Florida Statutes 1941, F.S.A. . . . The judgment below is affirmed. “222.13. Life insurance policies; disposition of proceeds. . . .

BESSIE POSS, CHARLES C. POSS, v. MARGUERITE CRAVEN, CHARLES CRAVEN, BESSIE POSS, CHARLES C. POSS, v. MARGUERITE CRAVEN, CHARLES CRAVEN,, 153 Fla. 720 (Fla. 1943)

. . . Sec. 222.13, Florida Statutes 1941, Sec. 222.13 F.S.A. Affirmed. BUFORD, C. . . .