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Can I quitclaim deed my house to my children even though the house has a reverse mortgage?

Posted on: 01st Apr, 2009 03:28 pm
Can I quitclaim deed my house to my children even though the house has a reverse mortgage?...My purpose is to give the children title to the house while I am alive to avoid issues should I pre-decease my husband. There is provision for their ownership and not his in a pre-nup, but I want it to be indisputable.
Is there a better vehicle for transferring ownership to them (although I will continue to be responsible for mortgage, taxes, etc)?
Hi ebassine,

Reverse mortgages are allowed on primary property. If you transfer the property to your children through a quitclaim deed, your reverse mortgage will become due immediately. The lender will ask you to pay off the mortgage. So, I don't think it would be a good option for you to transfer the property to your children.

If you want, you draft a will which will help your children to inherit the property after your death.

Thanks
Posted on: 01st Apr, 2009 10:20 pm
Hi

Transferring property while there is a reverse mortgage on it will not be possible. The mortgage amount will have to be paid off before you can transfer it to your children. In that case, I think a will, as mentioned by jameshogg is a better option for you.
Posted on: 02nd Apr, 2009 05:56 am
Thank you, everyone, for your help. I'm grateful!!
Posted on: 02nd Apr, 2009 06:37 am
Hi

You're most welcome.

However, if you have more queries, just feel free to ask.
Posted on: 02nd Apr, 2009 07:15 am
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