Common use of HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Clause in Contracts

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. Grantor(s) reserves the right to use, occupy and reside upon any real property placed in this Trust as their permanent residence during their lives. Grantor(s) shall have the right to reside in the property rent free and without charge except for the payment of the following: (1) all mortgages costs and expenses (2) all property taxes, and (3) reasonable expenses of upkeep and maintenance. Grantor(s) retain the legal right to use and benefit from the property in all respects. It is the intent of this provision to retain for the grantor(s) the requisite beneficial interest and possessor right in and to such real property needed to retain their qualification for any exemption, freeze of tax rates and/or valuation granted to any individual or individuals so qualifying.