Legal Question in Elder Law in Florida

Life Estate

My mother has passed away. she had a life estate with myself listed as remainder interest. Do I have to notify the property appraiser office or will they find out when the state of Florida issues a death certificate.


Asked on 3/30/09, 1:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Richard Stoffels Stoffels Law Group

Re: Life Estate

you will need to notify the appraiser's office, and apply for homestead if you are using it as such

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Answered on 3/30/09, 1:55 pm
Frank J. Pyle Probate Attorney Throughout Florida

Re: Life Estate

You will also need to record a certified copy of the death certificate (without cause of death) with the recording office in the county.

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Answered on 3/30/09, 2:29 pm


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