Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
My fiance and i are living in a house together.She bought the house about a year ago on her own,i was not involved.My question is what does she have to do to will me the house in case she would die? Could it be done in a will and how would i become the owner in that case?
2 Answers from Attorneys
She can leave it to you in her will, which can be changed. Her will would have to go to court probate. She can leave it to you as beneficiary of her revocable trust agreement. This does not require probate. She can add you to the deed listing both as joint owners with right of survivorship. The property is automatically owned by the survivor.
Transfer by will is possible depending other lineal descendants who may exist and have priority to the homestead property. As Mr. Slater properly points out there are other vehicles to secure your ownership. You should seek legal advice with all the facts.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
