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A joint tenant's interest is subject to levy and execution. See McDowell v. Trailer Ranch, Inc., 421 So. 2d 751 (Fla. 4th D.C.A. 1982). Therefore, as a general rule where a certified copy of a judgment has been recorded against a joint tenant with right of survivorship, such judgment lien must be released or shown as an exception to coverage. One exception to the general rule exists. Since the interest of a joint tenant terminates upon his death, a lien on his interest is a lien on a defeasible interest. The lien terminates when, by reason of death, his interest in the tenancy terminates. See D.A.D., Inc. v. Moring, 218 So. 2d 451 (Fla. 4th DCA 1964). Therefore, where the joint tenant against whom a judgment lien exists dies and the property vests in the survivor, the judgment lien against the deceased tenant may be disregarded.

You would need to terminate your relationship and hire another attorney as an attorney is not able to represent you in a matter where he knows you are represented by another attorney. You can get second opinions from another attorney before deciding what action to take

what your mom did was wrong.. but .. First, was his wife a beneficiary? Was the listed on the account as a jointly owned? Second you must file a probate action to probate his estate and get the bank records (if the bank will not give them to you).. Assuming your mother is a beneficiary if there are sufficient assets otherwise just set off the amount she took from what she would get anyway..