Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

deed ownership

I am divorced, ex did not settle according to divorce degree. She is now deceased and no will. How do I get her name off the deed. Do children need to be considered for there mothers half of property?


Asked on 6/23/07, 9:29 am

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Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Re: deed ownership

Unfortunately, it appears that you will need to initiate (or have her heirs initiate) probate of her estate in the county where she resided,then filing a claim against the estate for what she was to have deeded over to you. Yes, her children would be involved, as they would be her heirs, unless she left a will stating otherwise.

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Answered on 6/23/07, 10:48 am


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