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That is a good question, and it depends.
If the mortgage was obtained before the life estate was created, but the life tennant and remainder men are "responsible" as the bank can forclose against the entire property.
If it was after the life estate was created, then you will have to see if the mortgage attached only to the life estate or the remainder interest (or both.)
These details can be found by looking at the title history for the property and the Deed of Trust (and any agreements between the current owners.)
As these documents can be legally "dense", you should contact an attorney.
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Can a remainder interest owner be held responsible for paying a mortgage?
If they signed the mortgage they are responsible for paying it. Generally the holder of a life estate who wants a mortgage on the property must obtain the written consent of the remainders for the mortgage to be valid as against the real estate. The written consent is the same as cosigning the mortgage.If they signed the mortgage they are responsible for paying it. Generally the holder of a life estate who wants a mortgage on the property must obtain the written consent of the remainders for the mortgage to be valid as against the real estate. The written consent is the same as cosigning the mortgage.If they signed the mortgage they are responsible for paying it. Generally the holder of a life estate who wants a mortgage on the property must obtain the written consent of the remainders for the mortgage to be valid as against the real estate. The written consent is the same as cosigning the mortgage.If they signed the mortgage they are responsible for paying it. Generally the holder of a life estate who wants a mortgage on the property must obtain the written consent of the remainders for the mortgage to be valid as against the real estate. The written consent is the same as cosigning the mortgage.
What are my responsibilities to a mortgage I hold for a property that I only have a life estate tenancy in and I can no longer afford and the remainderman will not sell?
This is one of the real challenges in a life estate. State and country laws vary, but in general: The Life Tenant is responsible for the mortgage interest as well as the taxes, ordinary maintenance and repairs. The Remainderman is responsible for major repairs and the principle of the mortgage. One option may be to give up the life estate, leaving the Remainderman entirely responsible for the property, including the mortgage. This could be a negotiating point. I highly recommend visiting an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction to get help that works in your situation.
What happens if a property is foreclosed and you have a life estate?
That depends on whether you consented to the mortgage. If you signed the mortgage you transferred your life estate to the bank during the period the mortgage was unpaid. If the mortgage went into default the bank can take possession of the property and wipe out your life estate. If you did not sign the mortgage the bank would take possession of the property subject to your life estate and your right to the use and possession of the property would continue.
You co-signed on your sons mortgage you have your own property in a life estate can your sons mortgage company have any rights to your property that is in the life estate?
If the property in which you have a life estate is a separate and distinct property from the property your son mortgaged (and you co-signed) then the lender has no rights in your life estate property. If the property your son mortgaged is the same property in which you have a life estate then if he defaults on the mortgage and the lender takes possession you will also your life interest in the property since you also signed the mortgage.
Can you mortgage a fee simple deed with a life estate?
Yes. You can grant a mortgage on property owned in fee simple that is subject to a life estate. However, the life tenant must give their written consent by signing the mortgage. That way the lender can take possession by foreclosure, free and clear of the life estate, in the case of a default.
Is the estate responsible for upkeep of the property?
Yes. Unless there was some other arrangement made in the will such as a life estate where the life tenant is responsible or the beneficiary is made responsible.
Can someone other then the life estate holder take a mortgage out on the property without the life estate holders permission?
No. Only the fee owners can mortgage the property and they can only do so with the written consent of the life tenant.
Is the life tenant responsible for the utility bills?
Typically the owner of the property is responsible for the mortgage if they were the original signers of it. This cost is usually offset or covered completely through rental income.If the rent is $750, $450 is mortgage, $100 for insurance, $100 for maintenance, and $100 for income.
Does the life tenant loose interest if the remainder man defaults on the mortgage on the property?
As long as there is notice of the life estate in the public land records the bank would need the life tenant's signature on the mortgage and note in order to wipe out the life estate. If the life tenant didn't sign the original mortgage and note then the bank has a problem. If it forecloses, it would acquire possession of the property SUBJECT TO the life estate.
Can the owner of a life estate in Florida sell or mortgage the property if a remainderman is on the deed?
They can only sell their rights to the property. Which only last as long as they live. No one would accept a mortgage on a life estate.
How do you refinance a life estate property?
Generally, in order to refinance the property the owner of the property AND the life estate holder must both sign the mortgage. If you are only a life estate holder you cannot refinance the property. A lender will grant a mortgage to the owner of the property only and the life estate holder must sign their consent. See related question link.
You have been the remainderman in a life estate for 20 plus years The life tenant has never paid any real estate taxes before or after the life estate How can you void the existing life estate?
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