Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
debt collection on property sale
if you have a judgement aginst you and you are trying to sell property can you transfere the property into another persons name and have it sold in their name so as to aviod the debtors?
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Re: debt collection on property sale
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Absolutely not. If the judgment was incurred during your ownership, then it follows the property even if you transfer it to another.
If the property is your homestead, it might not attach to the premises.
Another thought, if anyone found out your intent was to defraud the creditior, you may have criminal implications.
I strongly suggest you consult with a qualified real estate attorney to investigate your legal options.
Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000