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Q: I had a land contract with my mother so she could stay in her house, However, she passed away before I took out a loan

In her will it states how much I paid towards the HP/escrow(x) throughout the years. It also states If any remaining mortgages & property expenses due (Y)and owing on my residences exceed the amount of kelly's purchase price after the credit is given. then her purchase price shall be... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Feb 2, 2018

Well, this is quite the pickle.

If I understand correctly you have a land contract where you are BUYING your mother's house for x dollars, but there is a mortgage against it in your mother's name for y dollars. The question is not whether X plus Y > value of the house. It is...
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