Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: signing of documents

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When you sign a Quit Claim Deed in favor of your spouse it is considered a gift under Florida law. If this Deed was obtained under false pretenses, you need to file suit to quiet the title. Any other instruments or documents you signed which were obtained by fraud or deceit should be set declared null and void too. Only an order from the court can accomoplish this. The longer you wait, the less chance of success you will have.

You will need to hire an attorney as you will be unable to handle this kind of action by yourself. I suggest that you consult an attorney as soon as you can in order to review your legal rights and obligations.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: signing of documents

You need to get these documents annulled now and not wait because waiting will only weaken your position.