Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: husband wants controle over wife

Probably not but an attorney would need to know more facts.

Re: husband wants controle over wife

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Can he? Well apparently from what you said he did. If the property was the marital residence, the title to the property is not clear and marketable however. You still have an ownership interest in the property.

If the title was in your name as well as his, the only way he could have sold is to have another sign as you or provide a fraudulent instrument. This would be either a fake death certificate or a forged Power of Attorney to sell the property. If he did neither, then the closing agent committed malpractice.

I would strongly suggest that you immediately meet with a qualified real estate attorney and discuss your rights. You cannot afford to wait.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.