Who pays expenses for a homesteaded property that has a life estate tenancy for a surviving spouse?

This actually happened to my grandmother. She and husband #1 owned a place. He died. she re-married when it was her homesteaded property. She did NOT change her will. She died and her spouse had a life estate in the property.

I’m no lawyer but what we learned is Florida law provides protection for a surviving spouse.

For over twenty years now R& R Realty has been helping customers buy and sell homes in Palm Beach County. Northern Palm Beach County is a spectacular place to live and we know every inch of it. Generally considered the end of the sub tropical zone, the Gulf Stream waters temper our climate for warm winters making for an amazing life style filled with boats, beaches, golf & convenience just 15 minutes from the Palm Beach Airport. Feel free to browse our website for more information on Palm Beach homes for sale and real estate listings including great local neighborhood maps of Juno Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Singer Island and Jupiter Island. You may choose to search for Palm Beach homes for sale on your own at first or contact us and we will help tailor a search to your specific needs. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions about Homes for sale in Palm Beach, please call me, Chris Ryder, the owner, directly on my cell phone at (561) 818-3858.

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Benjamin Saunders
a year ago

I highly recommend R&R Realty! From the professional pictures and listing to the consistent updates and strategy, my experience could not have been better. If you're looking to sell or buy a property in South Florida, R&R Realty is your best bet.

Cathy Ingraham
a year ago

Nicole Ryder is amazing. Her expertise and knowledge in real estate shines through in many ways. Nicole knows the market, is extremely responsive, knows exactly what listings to present, and an exceptional communicator! Nicole has done an outstanding job at answering all my questions (and I’ve had a lot), keeping us informed of market changes and proactive in bringing us new ideas and listings. Highly recommend, Nicole Ryder. Can’t ask for a better experience. 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Crystal Lewis
4 years ago

I highly recommend R & R Realty. Chris worked with me to over a period of years to find what I wanted. He always responded quickly to my phone calls or texts. Chris always pointed out all the positives of a property but also possible negatives or things I hadn't thought of. It was a pleasure working with him.

Amanda Davis
7 years ago

Chris and Nicole Ryder are true professionals! They both helped my husband and I find our apartment when we were new to South Florida and were an excellent source of information about the Palm Beach Gardens/Juno Beach/Jupiter area. When we decided to buy a property two years later, we came back to R&R Realty without hesitation. Chris patiently worked with us for many months as we slowly but surely developed a sense of what we wanted. He went above and beyond, giving us not only real estate advice but also engineering tips and personal recommendations. We ultimately found a house we love thanks to Chris's diligence and tireless efforts on our behalf. I can't recommend R&R Realty highly enough!

tara connelly
8 years ago

Chris Ryder was a fantastic realtor! Thorough start to finish! Helped us buy our first property here 8 years ago sold it for us and helped us buy a second. Will most definitely be calling him again in the future.

John Bailey
8 years ago

Nicole Ryder (and Chris) provided excellent service throughout entire process of listing and selling condo in Juno Beach. Nicole was very helpful and always acted in our best interest re listing details, setting viewing appointments, responding to offers and assisting with closing requirements. We most appreciated their local knowledge and support re Florida real estate transaction requirements being non Florida residents. (Canada) We would highly recommend R&R Realty!

Matthew Pac
8 years ago

Chris is the very best realtor I have ever worked with anywhere in the country, by a long shot! Being from out of state, he spent countless hours previewing property, had a clear understanding what I was looking for, has the knowledge of an engineer/architect in evaluating structures plus is very familiar with the area. He is very patient, and never "sells" A true rare professional.

Hugh Jackson
9 years ago

I have used R&R Realty, The house Cris found for us is amazing. Cris definitely knows his business. No fooling around and gets the job done. I would definitely use Cris for further purchase. Thanks,Hugh

EI S
9 years ago

We have bought two properties through Chris and Nicole Ryder at R&R Realty. They have been a pleasure to work with–very honest, straightforward and down to earth. They truly listened to what we wanted and never pressured us to make a decision. They had great insights into local communities and readily shared their in depth knowledge of investment potential and building and construction issues. We felt totally comfortable recommending Chris and Nicole to friends who were equally pleased with their buying experience.

steve bromley
9 years ago

For most people, buying or selling a house is one of the most complicated financial transactions of a lifetime. Recently, we did BOTH, in a matter of months. Fortunately, we had Chris Ryder and his firm R&R Realty to work with, making the process as smooth as possible. At the beginning, we were absolute rookies, knowing nothing about the process, with a hundred questions, every day. Chris ALWAYS had time for us, communicating via phone, text, or email with me (Steve) and phone with Victoria, whatever we were most comfortable with. His knowledge of the Palm Beach County market (we sold our condo there) and beyond (we bought a condo in Martin County) is comprehensive. And his resources, from photographer, inspector, escrow, and mortgage broker are just as professional and thorough as he is. The staging of our condo for the listing photographs was wonderful! Chris is also a licensed contractor and an engineer, giving him expertise that other agents do not have. He was always ready to travel with us to see possible rentals in Palm Beach County, before we decided to buy, and then he was equally agreeable to turn the page and show us condos for purchase in Martin County. He involved us in every decision, giving advice when asked, but never making a choice for us. Every step was explained and we were always told the truth. When Victoria and I needed reassurance, he anticipated our needs. There were no surprises from start to finish, selling and buying. His integrity and work ethic – and his expertise and love of what he does – make him and R&R Realty the professionals we will always recommend!

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