Can My Parent Add Me to the Deed to Keep the House in the Family? | NC

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Q: Can my parent add me to the deed or use survivorship rights to keep the house in the family? A: Yes, generally — but the deed must be prepared correctly. Your parent can transfer an ownership interest to you and create a joint tenancy with right of survivorship. The deed must clearly state that intent. Simply adding your name may create a tenancy in common instead, which may cause your…