Q: My siblings and I have a quitclaim deed to our home. Final disposition of our parents divorce transferred by deed was
Filed in the clerks office. Both parents are now deceased. Dad died in May 2019. Upon their death we were named to take ownership. My dad’s widow is contesting the deed after she was served by the Alachua County Clerks Office and we must appear in court. We have the original filed quit claim deed and a divorce decree which stipulates their wishes while living. Dad was granted the marital home and the quitclaim deed was completed with the deed transferring us upon his death. My dad did not add his new spouse to the deed. What should we expect from this appearance in court. Since nothing was done fraudulently. Both my Mom and Dad signed the quitclaim deed listing their children as the rightful owners.
Cecelia
A: It sounds like you need to seek the assistance of a real estate litigation attorney in your area. The clerk does not service people with a notice to appear in court unless there is litigation pending. So not knowing why you are all being noticed to appear in court makes it difficult to respond to your question. You need to take all the information including whatever notices you have from the Court to be reviewed by and attorney. Not being prepared may result in not having good results.
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