My mother and I live in my house and I’m about to get married in a couple of months, should I do a living trust to give her the house?
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My mother and I live in my house and I’m about to get married in a couple of months, should I do a living trust to give her the house?
Asked on November 8, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If you are concerned about your mother's welfare in the event you die before her, you should consider consulting with a Wills and trust attorney about the creation of a revocable trust where if you pass before your mother, she would end up having a life estate in the home you currently share with her or give it to her outright.
Should that be your choice, the trust should specify who is to maintain and keep up the property during the life estate of your mother including the payment of property taxes if that is your decision. Good luck.
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