Diaz v. Security Union Title Insurance Co.

Appellant, Magally Diaz (Diaz), appeals a final judgment in a partition action. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Following the death of her husband, Diaz initiated proceedings in probate court. Shortly thereafter, she recorded a quitclaim deed, purporting to convey all title in a condominium unit to herself. She and her husband had held the unit as tenants in common and she continued to reside in it.

When other beneficiaries of the estate learned that Diaz had recorded this quitclaim deed, they intervened in the probate action. As a result, the probate court enjoined Diaz from selling,…