Reverse Mortgage Guide for Estate Attorneys
For estate planning attorneys, a client's home is often their largest illiquid asset. A reverse mortgage can facilitate legacy planning, early inheritance disbursement, or liquidity for surviving spouses.
Estate Mechanics
- The loan becomes due and payable upon a maturity event (death, sale, or 12-month absence).
- Heirs have the option to satisfy the debt at 95% of the appraised value or the loan balance, whichever is less.
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