It's 20 years without color of deed, meaning he would have needed a legitimate deed that conflicted with the deceased mans deed for the 7 year time line.
Are you sure you aren't thinking of prescriptive easements instead:
https://ilabacalaw.com/blog/real-estate/florida-easement-law...
The Florida statute on adverse possession explicitly says 7 years, with no exceptions:
https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2018/95.18
Are you sure you aren't thinking of prescriptive easements instead:
https://ilabacalaw.com/blog/real-estate/florida-easement-law...
The Florida statute on adverse possession explicitly says 7 years, with no exceptions:
https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2018/95.18