Q: After florida probate my sister has inherited our aunts home. We are listed as heirs as persons of interest.
She has abandoned this home. What can we do. It's in her name only. In Tallahassee fl. 2011 last time she was there. House vacant.
A: You should have the probate order and deed reviewed, but if she was given the home for life or entirely via deed and does not want the property, then she can or should potentially deed the property to you via some deed. In addition, you need to make sure that any mortgage is being paid, property taxes and if applicable hoa fees or the home will end up potentially being lost and or foreclosed upon. There are a lot of moving parts and potential outcomes here, but getting her to deed the property away through some agreement or otherwise would be your best bet, even if the house is listed and sold or refinanced to buy her out or some other arrangement. If the house is ignored, neglected you have all sorts of issues that will arise where you can potentially lose the house sooner than later.
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