Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Mothers death
my mom died and had a house. It is homesteaded. i have 2 brothers and a sister. we are all in agreement as to what to do with the house. sell it. she left a will with the same instuctions in it. sell it. divide equally. do we have to file her will? another expense.
Asked on 2/11/07, 4:51 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: Mothers death
yes , the will must be probated.
Answered on 2/11/07, 6:04 pm
Frank J. Pyle
Probate Attorney Throughout Florida
Re: Mothers death
If you ever wish to sell the house, you will have to go through probate. That is the process to put on record the ownership passing from your mother to you and your siblings.
Answered on 2/11/07, 7:35 pm