Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Joint Tenancy
My husband purchased a house before our marriage and I am not on the deed. Do we have to do a joint tenancy to ensure that if he passes away the house goes to me, or in the State of Florida does that automatically happen because we are married? Is there another way to do this besides a joint tenancy?
Asked on 3/15/02, 6:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Cohen
Joel M. Cohen,P.A.
Re: Joint Tenancy
If you are not on the deed to the residence you both occupy and your spouse dies, you will be entitled to a life estate. When you die his heirs (blood) get it.Your spouse can either put you on the deed now or leave it to you in his will. Get a deed.
Answered on 3/16/02, 9:34 am
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