Posted on: 30th Oct, 2009 06:44 pm
My wife's parents is signing over their house to her and she wants to sell it. We already own a home and want to stay in it.
Is there a way to use part of the money to pay off the balance of our house and avoid some taxes?
If so can we put the remaining amount in a trust fund?
Is there a way to use part of the money to pay off the balance of our house and avoid some taxes?
If so can we put the remaining amount in a trust fund?
Hi cwoodrow,
You can definitely use a portion of the money to pay off the balance amount on your house. As far as taxes are concerned, if there is a profit, then you may have to pay the capital gains taxes. You should contact a tax adviser and get his opinion as to whether or not you would be able to avoid some of the taxes.
Thanks
You can definitely use a portion of the money to pay off the balance amount on your house. As far as taxes are concerned, if there is a profit, then you may have to pay the capital gains taxes. You should contact a tax adviser and get his opinion as to whether or not you would be able to avoid some of the taxes.
Thanks