Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
My husband and brother-in-law inherited a condo in Delray, FL via their parents' trust. When the property was re-deeded, my name was left out. They are joint ten wros. What is involved to add my name to the deed as we are out-of-state? Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Your name was left out probably because parents normally leave their property to their children, but not their children's spouses. It's very common.
If your husband wants to add your name to the property as to his interest, all he has to do is to have prepared and execute a quit claim deed from him to him and you as tenants by the entirities (that's jointly owned between spouses). Then have it recorded in the public records of Palm Beach County. It will however break the joint ownership between the brothers.
If they somehow wish to retain that joint ownership, then a QCD from the two of them together to the ownership they want would be needed.
Your husband and brother simply should sign a new deed that includes your name as the owner. Our office handles a lot of real estate matters and we would be happy to help you with this.
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