Can I deed property to my daughter without selling it and have tenancy?
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You can most likely give the home to your daughter, however, you should have a lawyer review your mortgage to make sure that there is not a provision that would require the mortgage to be paid off in full if you were to do so. You could also give it to her and have a written tenancy agreement that would permit you to stay in the property subject to your paying rent. You could also give it to her subject to your right to live there during your lifetime through what is called a "life estate" with provisions in the life estate that you would be responsible for the costs incurred through your use of the property. you could also sell it to her subject to your right to live there throughout your life. Your situation sounds complicated, however, and I would urge you to seek the help of an experienced real estate attorney who could advise you as to programs for which you may be eligible to help pay the mortgage and to run the numbers to see what may be the best way to involve your daughter in any financial arrangement for the property.
