Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Sale of a Lot

My wife and I have been married for almost 1 year; we have not disclosed this for personal reasons. She was married before and during that relationship they bought an investment lot, now someone wants to buy it, the question is when she signs the papers could she still sign them with her previous married name? She has taken my last name, and lives in Florida, he lives in another state; we do not want to divulge this information at this time.

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Asked on 8/31/07, 10:09 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Sale of a Lot

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She is legally required to sign with her proper name which is with your last name. She can sign the deed and other papers with an a/k/a but she should do it with her married name. Also, she will be required to provide a picture id at closing and presumably this has her new name which has to match for a notary to notarize her signature.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/01/07, 12:28 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Sale of a Lot

The answer depends on information you have not supplied; I suggest you consult an attorney admitted where the land is located.

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Answered on 8/31/07, 11:12 am
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Sale of a Lot

It seems the real estate is not located within the State of Florida. Therefore, I cannot provide legal advice.

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Answered on 8/31/07, 1:31 pm


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