Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My twin brother and myself co own land that I live on. He was killed 9-11-09 since the property is cowned doesn"t go to the other owner even if there is no will


Asked on 9/08/09, 5:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Stoffels Stoffels Law Group

maybe, but not necessarily. If the property was owned with a right of survivorship, then the property passed to you as a matter of law. If the property was a co-tenancy, then your brother's heirs own one half of the property. You will need to have an attorney review the deed which vested title in both of your names to make that determination, and if necessary to handle the probate of your brother's interest. If I can help you with that, please let me know.

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Answered on 9/08/09, 5:51 pm


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