Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: wills

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The simpliest method would be for both your mother-in-law to write her will giving the house to her son providing her husband chooses not to live there. It will pass to him upon her death subject to a life interest in the husband.

If the husband is willing to give up his interest, both parties can execute a Quit Claim Deed from themselves to themselves for life with a remainder to son. Your husband should meet with an attorney to review both possibilities and determine which best fits the needs of the parties.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.