The Villages, FL asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Florida

Q: In Florida, can 4 out of 7 beneficiaries stop the sale of a house when there is a will?

I live in the house my mother owned. I don't want to leave, but my only sister doesn't want me to be able to stay here because my mother verbally left it to me in the presence of the remaining brothers. She is indignant about me NOT getting this house! if she cannot have it.

She is about to be named administrator of the will recently filed.

While two nieces are now 2 of the 7 beneficiaries, my 3 brothers have agreed to assign their share of the estate to me. (making it the 4/7).

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1 Lawyer Answer
Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
Answered
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Your sister is required to have a lawyer represent her as the personal representative. You may want to retain your own lawyer. Even if you elect to not retain a lawyer to represent your interests, you should retain one to at least review and/or draft the assignments from your brothers.

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