Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

life lease

Own property that parents sold to me for $1 and gave them life lease. My dad has passed &mom is now living in a nursing home here in New York state. Can I do anything with the home now that mom can't live there on her own or do I have to wait until her death?


Asked on 2/12/09, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: life lease

If your mom is mentally aware, she may sign a document waiving her right to her life estate. With the waiver you would have clear title to sell the property.

Mike.

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Answered on 2/13/09, 10:15 am


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