Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Probate, Life estate

How does a life estate work for a married woman who never lived in the house in question, owns her own home elsewhere, didn't have anything to do with her now deceased husband, & the deceased son who lived in the house & is listed on the will to get the house, what are his options


Asked on 1/30/07, 10:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Probate, Life estate

Buy her out or

Did she abandon the life estate?

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Answered on 1/30/07, 10:24 am
Kelly Henderson

Re: Probate, Life estate

I suggest you review the exact wording of the will. Sometimes they require the holder of the life estate to live there. As the holder of the life estate is technically responsible for upkeep and taxes she may consider a buyout.

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Answered on 1/30/07, 11:18 am


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