Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Wife inherits property with only husbands name on it
A relative recently lost her husband of 50 some years,He had a will she the wife was full beneficiary and they had no children. They owned house and car and undeveloped piece of property.Her name was on all the possessions except the undeveloped piece of property.They were married at the time it was purhased but only his name was on the Deed. Does She own this property, should she have to pay a fee to an attorney get this property put in her name,or what would be involved for her to put it in her name and what kinds of costs would be involved to do so, and can she put two names on the property if she desires to do so at this time.This piece of property is in Florida.Thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Wife inherits property with only husbands name on it
Follow Frank Pyles' advice. If you are looking for an attorney in South Florida, please call my office and I will refer you to an attorney who specializes in probate matters. I do not handle these types of cases. You should definitely retain the services of an attorney for a case of this nature.
Re: Wife inherits property with only husbands name on it
Some form of probate will be required. The type depends on a number of factors, such as: are there creditors, what is the value of the property, when did he die, does she have the original will, was it their home, where is the property located, where did they reside at his death, etc. The cost for an attorney and court costs would run anywhere from $875 to $2,875, depending on the type of probate required. Please call if I can answer more specifically. Frank Pyle, 407-872-1965
Re: Wife inherits property with only husbands name on it
Under the will it is her property. But to effect the change a probate proceeding will have to filed. If you desire to do it without counsel, so be it. I urge against that. I do not provide self help manuals
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