Geraci v. Sunstar Ems

SILBERMAN, Chief Judge.

Lawrence Geraci, Jr., as personal representative of the Estate of Mary J. Geraci, seeks review of the order determining that the deceased’s condominium is not a “homestead” exempt from forced sale under article X, section 4 of the Florida Constitution. The question before this court is whether a condominium that is subject to a long-term leasehold may qualify as a homestead to be protected from forced sale to pay the creditors of the deceased owner. We answer this question in the affirmative and, therefore, reverse the trial court’s order.

The property at issue is a…