If I’m the survivor on warranty deed with right of survivorship with my late father, do I know own the property and can I sell it?

If I’m the survivor on warranty deed with right of survivorship with my late father, do I know own the property and can I sell it?

About 2 weeks before my father (a widower) passed away last month, our lawyer created a warranty deed with right of survivorship (with me as the survivior). The deed was signed by my father and me in front of 2 witnesses; it was notorized and our lawyer filed it. His Will states that he leaves his estate to his children in equal shares. I have 1 sister. Now that he has passed away, is the property solely mine? Is my sister entitled to 1/2 the house? Should I/do I need to have her sign a quitclaim deed?

Asked on February 14, 2012 under Estate Planning, Florida

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