Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Homestead Act

I recently purchased a second home in Michigan and am allowing my sister-in-law to live there rent free as a way of thanking her for donating her kidney to our daughter. Unfortunately a second home doesn't benefit from the Homestead Act. I want the property to end up in my estate. Is there anyway I can grant the deed to her, to get the Homestead benefit, but have the property revert back to me upon her death, and also deny her the right to sell the home. I wouldn't want to use a will as a vehicle because of the term of probate. In other words, I do I beat the Homestead Act in these circumstances.


Asked on 1/23/07, 1:35 pm

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Cullen Geisler The Law Offices of Cullen P. Geisler PLLC

Re: Homestead Act

I am not sure about the Homestead Benefit, but you could give her a life interest in the property that expires upon her death and reverts back to you without a will or trust. You should contact a lawyer to draft a deed like this if you have that setup in mind.

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Answered on 1/23/07, 10:30 pm


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