Whata the best way to give a family member ownership of a house?

Whata the best way to give a family member ownership of a house?

5 years ago my wife’s grandmother
purchased a house for us. We have been
paying her a monthly mortgage. She has
decided that we have paid enough and
she is giving us the house. What is the
best, legal way to turn over ownership
of the house?

Asked on February 12, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

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