[WSBAPT] Rent-to-Own Agreement w/ Grandma

[Roger Hawkes]

Amy: consult with a poverty lawyer.  If access to Medicaid or other state benefits is a probability then very careful planning can save a lot of dough and heartache.

Roger Hawkes, WSBA 5173
Hawkes Law Firm, P.S.
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Amy Goertz
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:44 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Rent-to-Own Agreement w/ Grandma

Listmates,

I have a potential client who wants to buy her 90-year-old grandmother’s home.

About 10 years ago, Grandma (80+/- at the time) no longer wanted to manage her home and moved into an apartment with her sister. Client and her husband moved in Grandma’s house under an understanding of a “rent-to-own” agreement. The only “writing” to document the agreement are receipts created and signed by Grandma showing client’s payment of rent, utilities, property taxes, etc. House remains in Grandma’s name.

Client and husband want to get Home Equity Loan to remodel but they cannot since the home is in Grandma’s name. Grandma says she will give them the house or sign a transfer-on-death deed.

Client is willing to purchase the house but is fearful of a Medicaid lien upon Grandma’s death, which is only imminent due to her age and not any known health issues.

Any thoughts on how best to execute a sale to the granddaughter that will pass muster upon review?

Amy


Amy J. Goertz, J.D.
Goertz & Lambrecht PLLC
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