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8Rockhead8 · 51-55, M
Do it for Dad, just make sure property is in your name. Also, everyone is aware it's yours and they are living there only. If something happens to Dad, they are out, and it's the step mom to blame.
But when the siblings are of age (if not sooner), reach out. There are plenty of avenues of communication that can be kept private. And I don't think the children would mind having a sister.
But when the siblings are of age (if not sooner), reach out. There are plenty of avenues of communication that can be kept private. And I don't think the children would mind having a sister.
Shell · 31-35, F
@8Rockhead8 Such a good reply. Thank you
FatherTime · 56-60, M
yes you should
Dan193 · 26-30, M
I wouldn't even write it on his name. Just put your name in the deed and just tell him that you give the house to him. Basically they'll just live there, but legally the house will be yours. Basically like a landlord type thing.
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Dan193 · 26-30, M
@Shell Yeah, just don't let him push for more than you're comfortable to give. I know he's probably got pride, but you also think that you're not only doing this to keep the stepmother away from it, but to keep him safe and secure.
i hope we'll hear updates to your story soon. I'm curious to know how it will go.
i hope we'll hear updates to your story soon. I'm curious to know how it will go.
KA9ha · 31-35, M
you should not gift it to to him....His family will usurp it later and wrench it away from you ,,,,leaving you cheated with a bad taste.It will also be a point of bitterness between your father and stepmom./sons
Best is to get a lawyer for an agreement with MONTHLY RENTAL $1 per month but
ENSURE THAT YOU KEEP THE HOUSE IN YOUR NAME
Best is to get a lawyer for an agreement with MONTHLY RENTAL $1 per month but
ENSURE THAT YOU KEEP THE HOUSE IN YOUR NAME
CallmeHopelessNotRomantic · 46-50, F
In the state that I live in, is a law that the spouse in a beneficiary. I had to go through a lot of crap trying to keep my ex from getting my life insurance since he wanted me dead. Either leave it in your name and his or get a lawyer to find out if the same law applies where you are.
User41 · 36-40, M
I think you already know the the answer
MikeSp · 56-60, M
Not sure about Jamaican laws, but you should see an attorney specializing in real estate in your area. I would advise not putting it solely in your name for liability reasons. If you did, you should require that he purchase adequate property and liability insurance, but then you would need confirmation that the premiums have been paid on time. You might be able to joint tenancy or something similar with both his and your name on the deed/title. Then if he passes before you, his half is yours.
WillaKissing · 56-60
I definitely would keep the home in your name, and I would make sure that the step mother could not reap the rewards of your love and effort for your father. Your step siblings will be old enough one day to build a relationship with you if you wished despite you keeping the home in your name.
Good luck Willa
Good luck Willa
reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M
seems fair to just say exactly that. dad i want to buy a house for you but you have to write it in your will (or however this is done) that the house returns to me if you die.
Shell · 31-35, F
@reflectingmonkey Think Ill just buy it in my name
SW-User
This is a really tricky one. Families are involved - just make sure you hold your head up high and when you look back in years to come - would you beable to tell a total stranger the story and feel ok about it..?
KA9ha · 31-35, M
Generate a will in courts and keep the house in your own name. Donate it to your father to live as long as he is alive . Post demise it must be vacated as the property is yours
MarmeeMarch · M
If it was me - personally speaking - I would buy a house for ME and let them live in it. Then if anything happens the house is still under my name - I would assume.
Disposal · 36-40, M
You should ensure it returns to you in your name. You never know how your relationship will be effected if your father passed on
Celt43 · 46-50, M
Just buy the house let your father live in it with his family but keep it in your name that's easiest solution
luctoretemergo · 61-69, M
Do you have an attorney?’
If you can afford to gift a house
You should be smart enough to discuss this with an attorney and not a bunch of strangers on some website right?
If you can afford to gift a house
You should be smart enough to discuss this with an attorney and not a bunch of strangers on some website right?
Shell · 31-35, F
[@luctoretemergoMy lawyer would say to leave in my name but Im wondering if Im being selfish by not putting his name. Its like giving him something thats not actually his
luctoretemergo · 61-69, M
@Shell listen to your lawyer....
Shell · 31-35, F
@luctoretemergo Yes I think youre right
DownTheStreet · 51-55, M
Yes
rfhh1959 · 61-69, M
Rent it to him for a token amount and retain full ownership of it
hlpflwthat · M
Curious what - if anything - you decided to do. I think I would just buy the house and let him(and his fam) live there.
navigatorTR · 41-45, M
well just buy the house and let them stay there for free.
EnglishLitLover · 56-60, M
In answer to your original question - YES! x
Neoerectus · M
Could talk to a lawyer about a trust