Additional Information:

My father in law wants to transfer the house to my husband now due to health issues. My questions is do my husband and I have to get rid of our credit card debt before the transfer can take place. We aren’t purchasing the house it’s just being transferred now.

ATTORNEY ANSWER:

Your father-in-law should consult with an elder law attorney before making the contemplated property transfer. Also: You should make sure you can manage your credit card debt if your father-in-law is going to transfer his property to you. If you default on your credit card debt, your credit card company could bring suit against you to recover the debt. The property you received from your father-in-law could be attached if your credit card company obtained a judgment against you.

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