Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Timeshare problem

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If your wife fell ill and passed away, her estate gained ownership of her 50% interest. In order to complete the deed in lieu of foreclosure, you would need to have gotten a deed from her personal representative. Since you did not, the lender had no choice but to proceed with the foreclosure in order to get the title.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.