Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
florida deed
my aunt bought a piece of land in her name, her daughter's and mine. the seller gave us a warranty deed. later my aunt used a quitclaim deed to remove her name leaving my cousin and myself.
my cousin died last year. does half of the property belong to her survivors?
Asked on 6/04/08, 3:58 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: florida deed
It depends on how the deed reads, i.e. joint tenants or tenants in common.
Answered on 6/04/08, 4:21 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.
Re: florida deed
Based upon the facts as you submittted them, the answer is affirmative as it applies to your cousin's children.
Answered on 6/04/08, 5:30 pm