Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Granddaddy died over 20 years ago and left land property with home without a WILL. The property was never Probated. My dad is a Tenant In Common in Pensacola Florida. I would like to know if I can do a Quitclaim Deed in his name only/
Asked on 5/21/16, 9:44 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Probate of grandfather estate probably still needed to clear title. Seek sine legal advice with all your paperwork.
Answered on 5/21/16, 9:47 am
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
No. A tenant in common owns an undivided 1/2 share. Your Grandfather's estate must go to probate in order to convey his share. Good luck.
Answered on 5/21/16, 9:52 am