If I am co-signer on a house with my mother and theIRShas a lein on it, amI alsoliable for the lein?
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If I am co-signer on a house with my mother and theIRShas a lein on it, amI alsoliable for the lein?
Asked on February 25, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
No, in theory you are not responsible for the lien naming your Mother, but in reality you are affected by it anyway aren't you? The house is the collateral that they will swoop down on and take when it is sold. The IRS is like a super creditor and they have the ability to do things other creditors can not. If I were your Mother I would try and see what kind of deal your Mother can make with them at this stage of the game and see what you can do about refinancing, etc. Seek counseling from those places that help negotiate IRS debt and see how they can help. Good luck to you.
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