When to use a Quit Claim Deed in Florida?
A Florida quit claim deed is used to transfer ownership of real estate with no guarantee or warranties. This would mean to the buyer (‘Grantee’) that the person selling the property (‘Grantor’) is not guaranteeing that they own the property.
What is the deadline to file a creditor claim in Florida probate?
What Is The Deadline To File A Creditor Claim in Florida Probate? 1 30 days after the date of service of the notice to creditors on the creditor 2 3 months after the first publication of the notice to creditors 3 2 years from date of death for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors who did not receive notice to creditors More
When to file an independent action in a probate case?
If the claimant wants to pursue their creditor claim, the claimant must file an independent action. Pursuant to section 733.705, a claimant has 30 days from the service of the objection to the claim to file the independent action. The independent action is a separate lawsuit, and cannot be filed in the probate estate.
What happens to your property when your spouse dies in Florida?
In tenants by the entirety, the property is owned by the married couple as a whole, not as individual owners. Therefore, when one spouse dies, property ownership passes to the surviving spouse automatically. When a married couple purchases a home, Florida law actually presumes that they intend to own property together unless they specify otherwise.
Who is the grantee on a quitclaim deed?
The person who receives it is the grantee. A quitclaim deed is a legal document that allows someone to transfer their ownership interest in a property without providing any assurances to the person receiving the ownership interest.
Where do I file a Quit Claim Deed in Broward County?
Please note that if the property in question is located in Broward County, you must file the quitclaim deed with the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division. Every week we see simple transactions derailed by basic elemental mistakes. Even something as simple as a quit claim deed, can have huge impacts if not done properly.