What happens to the mortgage and property taxes if my spouse dies? | NC

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Q: What happens to the mortgage and property taxes when a spouse dies and I’m still living in the home? A: The mortgage and property taxes do not go away when your spouse dies. Even if the home passes to you automatically because it was titled with survivorship, the mortgage lien still stays on the property, and the lender can move toward foreclosure if payments stop. Property taxes also keep…