Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

Recently married, now own 2 houses, want to deed percentage of one to children

I am recently married. My husband and I just moved into our new home, and between the two of us, we now have three homes. I want to deed a percentage of my personal home to my children. In the hopes that it will help them both in IRS deductions/credits. I have three, the oldest two are not married or have children. My youngest is in college. I do not want to deed all, just a percentage


Asked on 5/12/08, 4:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

SHERRY RAGOLE RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Re: Recently married, now own 2 houses, want to deed percentage of one to children

If you are in the greater Atlanta area, I would be glad to discuss it with you. Otherwise you should speak with an attorney in your area who practices real estate law.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 5:47 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Recently married, now own 2 houses, want to deed percentage of one to children

You can deed your property to whomever you want and in what percentage you want.

Consult with a local attorney. You need to get it done right.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 6:48 pm
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Recently married, now own 2 houses, want to deed percentage of one to children

Deeding a percentage of a house to the kids is unlikely to provide them with the significant tax benefits, which generally come with paying the interest they are legally required to pay (ie, it is their loan), on a qualifying home. What you (or they) do with the house is also an issue - who is living there, is it a rental, etc. You might find that something like a tax free annual gift to them from the sale or rental proceeds comes out better. See a lawyer who can address these, and perhaps other, options, and one who knows what they are doing. Ask trusted friends for referrals.

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Answered on 5/12/08, 7:33 pm


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