Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Can a mortgage co make heirs of the deceased pay for real estate loan?


Asked on 4/26/11, 1:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Kaplan

No, unless they signed on the mortgage loan. However, the mortgage is still secured to the realty. So if the heirs do not pay on the loan, the mortgage company can foreclose on them. It's just that the heirs won't be personally liable for any deficiency judgment.

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Answered on 4/26/11, 2:11 pm


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