Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Partition with a Life Estate

Can you file a partition suit even though the property has a life estate tenant who lives there.


Asked on 11/12/07, 3:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Voigtmann Baker & Daniels

Re: Partition with a Life Estate

I agree with Mr. Slater's answer.

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Answered on 12/06/07, 12:51 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Partition with a Life Estate

Yes, but any pruchaser would take subject to it.

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Answered on 11/12/07, 3:05 pm


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