Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I have a Life Estate in Florida and rented it out. I believe I am entitled to all Rental Income; however, the Remainderman are trying to claim my Rental Income. I am trying to find the Florida Statute that protect me here.


Asked on 6/18/18, 10:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

In most cases a life tenant can rent out his/her ownership interest for their lifetime estate. That can be limited by the conveying document or other documents attendant to that. There is no statutory protection as you ask.

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Answered on 6/18/18, 11:17 am
Levi Wilkes Levi Lawrence Wilkes, Attorney-at-Law, PLLC

I agree with Mr. Stein. Have an attorney review the deed and surrounding circumstances if you want to be sure.

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Answered on 6/19/18, 6:14 am


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