Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
CoOwner on Title
My mother has made me the co-owner on the title to her mobile home. She does not have a will so when she does pass away will I be the legal owner?
Asked on 9/22/02, 10:15 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: CoOwner on Title
As a co owner you own an undivided 1/2. Her estate will have the right to the other half.
Answered on 9/22/02, 10:36 pm
Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Ann Jones, P.C.
Re: CoOwner on Title
If your mother made you a co-tenant, you have an undivided one-half interest in the property. The other one-half would pass through her estate.
If your mother titled the property so that you are a joint owner with right of survivorship, you would be entitled to the property at her death.
You need to know whether you are a co-tenant or joint owner with right of survivorship. They are two different ways of titling property.
Answered on 9/23/02, 10:43 am
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