Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Can my aunt take away my grandmother's house?
Recently my great grandmother passed away. She left a will, written in 1983, stating that everything she owned be split among her two daughters. My aunt was left as overseer of the process, however it was stated in the will that should she fail to serve, the duty would be passed to my grandmother (my aunt's sister) who, for the last 2 years has taken care of her and was by her side at the time of her death. My aunt had little or no contact with her for 20+ years and did not attend the funeral. Before my great grandmother's death, she had her house, car, checking and savings accounts transferred into my grandmother's name. My question is this: Since the house has been permanently and voluntarily transferred by my great grandmother into my grandmother's name, and my aunt did not fulfill the duties assigned to her in the will, are the contents of the house thereby considered my grandmother's? Is there any way my aunt can challenge my grandmother's ownership of the house and other assets?

Asked on 6/21/06, 7:01 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Can my aunt take away my grandmother's house?

Not if title was properly transferred to your grandmother

Answered on 6/21/06, 8:00 pm

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