Q: I'm heir and received house with mortgage in Will I have been paying 7 years not told bank can I put name on county tax.
I have lived in house and paid mortgage for 7 years which is still in parents name. I want to add my name to county property tax to be able to claim homestead extension.
A: You would need to have the property transferred to you for you to be able to claim the homestead exemption. The security deed may prohibit a transfer of the property without the lender's approval. You should consult with an attorney before undertaking to have the property transferred to you, as should your parents.
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