Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Joint Ownership

I am on the deed of my mother's house. The mortage is also in both our names. I live there and take care of her since none of her other children will have anything to do with her. If my mother dies without a will, do any of the other children have a claim on the house since it is in both her and my name?


Asked on 9/01/99, 1:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Melody Stickel-Martinez Melody Stickel-Martinez, Esq.

Re: Joint Ownership

If the home is held in joint names then the home automatically passes to the surviving owner. This asset does not pass through probate, others can not make a claim of it and your mother does not need a will to pass it to you.

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Answered on 9/03/99, 1:24 pm


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