Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

i currently live in a house that my father and i built when i was in my early twenties when my father was in his seventies he remarried he died three years ago now because of money issues related to the care of my father he was 90 at the time of his death my stepmother wants to sell the house my father had about eight children from his first wife and two with my mother my father allowed me to move in the house nearly thirty years ago and i gave money to him and her toward taxes etc do i or my siblings have any say in this matter


Asked on 6/25/18, 3:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

You need a probate attorney. His wife at the time of the death, if no will, was entitled to a life estate with the remainder to all living children. You would be entitled to your share. you would be entitled to credit for the sums you expended for the maintenance of the home and you would be responsible for the reasonable rental value of the home as well. She likely does not have a fee simple title which allows her to sell the home, BUT that is a guess based on the above facts. Seek legal help.

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Answered on 6/25/18, 6:14 am


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