My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Florida Lee County
He owned a home free and clear. After acquiring the home he got married. She was never put on the deed. After 1 1/2 years she left him. That was 10 years ago and there was no contact for that entire time. My brother had a will and left his house to his 5 siblings. He had no children. He specifically said in the will that his wife, they never got a divorce, was to get nothing. She has come forward now and is trying to claim a life estate status on the home. Can she succeed? What defenses can we use? This was our parents home and this troubles us greatly.

