Simon v. Koplin

BLACK, Judge.

Ronald Simon, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Joseph O. Simon (Mr. Simon), challenges the order dismissing with prejudice the petition to determine the homestead status of real property. Mr. Simon asserts that the probate court misapplied section 689.15, Florida Statutes (2012), in concluding that the property passed to Joanne and Kent Koplin upon Joseph O. Simon’s death by virtue of a right of survivorship expressly provided for in the deed because the necessary unities were absent.1 Because the language in the deed expressly provides for a right of…