Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: quit claim forms

You and your wife would need to sign. But you should consult with a real estate attorney and/or CPA first because there are tax consequences that may be best dealt with by doing this transaction in a different way.

Re: quit claim forms

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Maybe. If the property was homestead, your wife you will need her to sign the Deed together with you and two witnesses in the presence of a notary public. If the property was not homestead and your wife never had any ownership interest in it, then you can add non homestead language to the deed and she will not need to join in.

I would suggest that you have a qualified real estate attorney prepare the deed for you to avoid any possible error. You will also need a Return for Transfer of Real Property. The fully executed deed must be recorded in the public records in the county where the property is located.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.