Can a timeshare be transferred to a family member?
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Yes. Timeshare is deeded real estate and can be transferred to family members. Through the Westgate Legacy Program, you can transfer a timeshare deed to a family member by means of a simple, painless process that we can guide you through.
If there is not a will – The executor of the estate (as determined by state law, usually defined as the closest next of kin the absence of a will) will determine to whom/if the timeshare is transferred. What happens if a timeshare is set to be transferred to me after a family member dies and I don’t want it?
How to transfer a Westgate timeshare deed to a family member?
Through the Westgate Legacy Program, you can transfer a timeshare deed to a family member by means of a simple, painless process that we can guide you through. Call us today to discuss your options.
If you are debating whether or not to contact a timeshare attorney to help you transition out of vacation ownership, contact the Westgate Legacy Program as your first step.
If you inherited the timeshare, you may not be listed as the true owner, and must first apply for a deed in your name before you can transfer the timeshare. If you have any doubts about the transfer process, hire an attorney or third-party timeshare transfer company to help you with the process.
When to file a disclaimer on a timeshare inheritance?
File your disclaimer on time. Laws vary, but you’ll usually have about nine months from the date of death…unless you’re a minor, then the clock starts when you turn 21. Have the executor of the estate send a copy of the death certificate to the property management company in order to stop them from demanding maintenance fees.
If a claim is filed, and the estate fails to make the payments on the timeshare while the owner’s estate is being probated, fees and penalties may accrue. At that point, the timeshare company and the property manager may file a lawsuit against the estate to get the money due them pursuant to the timeshare agreement.
If you are debating whether or not to contact a timeshare attorney to help you transition out of vacation ownership, contact the Westgate Legacy Program as your first step.