I have no experience with your problem but you can try this without and attorney.
You need to PETITION TO DETERMINE HOMESTEAD STATUS OF REAL PROPERTY. This is generally done as part of the probate process in Florida. I think want you want to do is learn about Summary Administration. It is designed to be done without an attorney but you might be able to find an attorney to do it on a fix fee if you do not want to do it on your own. You file the petition in the county the property was in assuming the owner was not a Fl resident. If a resident, file in the county they lived in. Some counties have a set of forms you can use to fill out. If yours does not search for summary forms from any Fl county - there are four of five counties that have forms. Modify the forms as necessary and file in your county. Part of the filing will include the homestead form and the purpose is to formulize the transfer of title. You can try YouTube for Summary Adm in FL and maybe get a little education and maybe an attorney if you want one. Note you get all the paperwork done before you file with the court.
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