Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: life tenancy

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Your boyfriend should have added your name, along with the words, "life estate" on the deed before he passed on. If you are not on the deed, you may be subject to eviction or otherwise forced off the property. You should contact an attorney and I will be happy to discuss your problem with you.

Re: life tenancy

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There is no form that will magically bestow rights for you to live in his house until you die or remarry. Unless your boyfriend made this bequest in his will or gave you a life estate in his deed, you are out of luck.

I would suggest that you consult a qualified attorney to review the specifics of this matter and to determine your rights.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.