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Can I set up a will for a home that has a co-signer?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2014 on Wills and Probate - California
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Mother and brother are co-signers on a home with a ton of equity. Mother wants to give her half to me when she passes. How do I set that up? Are there any legal issues?
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I am assuming that what you mean is that your mother and brother are the co-owners of the home. The best way for you to set up the transfer would be to have your mother establish a living trust. A trust would allow you to have control over the property immediately without the need of going through probate. Otherwise, the transfer can simply be made through a will, but you would not be able to avoid probate through that process.
Jon
Answered on Dec 04th, 2014 at 4:29 PM