There is a new provision that now makes a Trust & Will Trust a qualifying Trust for Texas homestead purposes. This allows estate planners to preserve this important exemption that can save them thousands of dollars on property taxes and remove their primary residence from the probate process.
A trustee may by similar declaration claim property, held by the trustee, as a homestead for the settlor or for one or more beneficiaries of the trust, or both, if the person or persons for whom the claim is made reside on or in the property.
Are there any exemptions for senior citizens to reduce the amount of taxes due? There is a real estate homestead exemption available. Please contact the Clark County Auditor's Office at 937-521-1862 for details.
If an application is qualified for the homestead exemption they receive a flat $26,200 property valuation exemption off the market value of their home. For example, an eligible owner of a home valued at $100,000 would be billed as if the home was valued at only $73,800.