Q: in citrus co.,fl.,3 family members on a deed ,one has passed we need her name off ,county says we need lawyer, why?
we have certified death certificate for her sister elin 50% of deed, my wife has 40%,and our son has 10%,we would really like to have my name and my wifes only on deed our son will sign off his 10 %,I as husband have paid for everything since 2009 when their mother died,we cant sell ,get home improvement loan so to fix and sell,why cant I file with probate and why wont they (the county) tell me what the lawyer needs to do that I even need him for ,a lawyer wants $1500 or more retainer to do this we live off my disability,and our son is 24 yrs old and willing to do what we want.
A: It is not the county's duty to give you legal advice. But generally, where there is real property involved, your late sister-in-law's estate would have to be probated (in court).
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