Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My mother in law left her house to her 4 children via a quitclaim deed. One of them refused to leave the house. What are their rights? Best way to handle since talking is not an option?


Asked on 7/20/16, 7:10 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Hire an attorney. You may need to file a partition action to split the ownership of the property.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 7:14 am
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 7:15 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

1. He owes the others reasonable rent.

2. If he refuses to sell, you must bring a partition action. The court will compel a sale.

I handle these matters all the time. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 8:21 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr. Slater offers the best info. You should contact him ASAP before your sibling tries to destroy the home.

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Answered on 7/20/16, 8:43 am


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