Eviction After Spouses Death

Summary

If a house is solely in a deceased spouses name, the will generally prevails. However, Florida law provides for a surviving spouses elective share, which may offer some protection. Disabilities may also provide additional protections. Consult a Florida estate attorney for personalized advice.

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Eviction notice after passing of mother's husband
Hello ****, I'm sorry for your loss. I understand you're facing an eviction issue. To better assist you, could you please provide more details? Who served the eviction notice and on what grounds?
Mom was married for 5 years. Old will states that his kids get the house. She is legally blind and deaf. Notice states she has until the 15th. What can she do?
Hello ****, based on Alabama law:
- If the house was solely in the deceased husband's name, the will generally prevails.
- However, Alabama law provides for a surviving spouse's elective share, which may apply.
- Your mother may be eligible for certain protections due to her disabilities.
Consider contacting a local estate attorney immediately.
This is in Floroda
Hello ****, Florida law also provides for a surviving spouse's elective share. If the house was solely in the deceased husband's name, the will usually prevails. Your mother's disability may also offer her certain protections. I strongly recommend reaching out to a Florida estate attorney for guidance.
Florida
Hello ****, please contact a Florida estate attorney immediately. Florida law provides for a surviving spouse's elective share. Also, your mother's disability may offer her some protections. The will usually prevails if the house was solely in the deceased husband's name.