Q. My husband died last year, and I am now considering selling our home and relocating to be closer to our daughter. I am concerned, however, about the potential tax consequences when I sell. Can you provide any information on this point? A. Yes. The biggest concern when selling property is capital gains taxes. A capital… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Property Tax & Prop 19
Preserving Your Parent’s Low Property Tax on Trust Distribution After Prop. 19
Q. My mom owned her home for 25 years before she recently passed. Her trust leaves it 50-50 to my brother and me. I would like to keep the home by purchasing my brother’s interest for cash, and he is okay with that. Is there a way that we can do this without triggering a… Read More »