Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
probate
father died 1998,left me executor,mother died 2002,left sister authotized rep,my name on deed to property, have 7 other siblings,who has authority to sell property to divide 9 ways? do we have to send through probate bfore selling property?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: probate
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It is almost impossible to truly understand your question. As a basic tenet of Florida law, all items in an estate must go through probate including real property. After you properly do so, you will be able to sell the property.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: probate
If your name is on deed, then you are an owner.
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