owns a rental property in the States. My question is, What taxes and how much do I have to pay in the the US and/or Canada if I sell or transfer the ownership to my children in the future. Is it a good idea to name my adult child as co-buyer in case I intend to buy another property? Thanks a lot My husbands father passed away in April he is the executor. He didn't have much just his house that is to be sold and divided aong the childern. My question is does the house need to be transfered into the executors name before it can be sold? Hi Lynne, my mother has passed,before she died. she in 2006 told family and friends that she wanted me to have the dwelling that we lived in it was verbal and all family knew about it and agreed with her decision.ive talked also to her sister and a family friend that have told the same . that she wished for me to have the mobile home after her death. its not in the will. does the family have to honor her wishes if it was not in the will . i am the adult son caregiver living whit her for the last 5 years 24/7 caregiver . do i have tenancy rights??? how do i go about protecting my self from eviction if it may happen??? I'm a wills and estates lawyer, so I'll comment on the part that has to