Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: Separate Property

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The property belongs solely to your wife unless she makes a gift by voluntarily adding your name to the deed. You may have a claim to a life estate upon her death if you survive her. If not, it will pass according to her Last Will and Testament.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Separate Property

Cannot answer without the answer to many questions: Is this her homestead? Do you have a premarital agreement? Does she have minor children? Does she have a will, and if so, what does it say? Does it leave anything to you, and if so, what? Are you the beneficiary on any of her other assets?