Article: LEAVE HOUSE IN YOUR NAME.(MONEYWISE)

Byline: Bruce Williams

DEAR BRUCE: I am a widow and I own my own home, which is worth about $100,000. I wanted to give it to my son and daughter upon my passing, but now I'm thinking about selling it since I am unable to care for it.

I am considering buying a condominium in their name after selling my house. How would this affect them taxwise? I would like to make sure they pay as little tax as possible. What should we do? - L.J., Knoxville, Tenn.

DEAR L.J.: Not to worry. There is no tax due in this deal, assuming that you and your husband lived in your home for the last three of five years. If this is indeed the case, there will be absolutely ...

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