Can I leave a home if I’m not on the mortgage? | NC

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Q: How can I plan for a home when I have been paying the mortgage but am not listed on the loan? A: The first thing to know is that paying the mortgage does not, by itself, make you the legal owner. The loan shows who promised to pay the debt. The deed shows who owns the home. So the planning starts with a deed review. If the deed named you and your spouse with survivorship rights, such as…