A reverse mortgage allows seniors to access cash from the equity they've amassed in their home. It can be an appealing prospect: You retain ownership of the property and the funds don't have to ...

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For instance, a reverse mortgage allows you access to a portion of your home equity while you’re still living in the home. If you put that home into an irrevocable trust, you may be able to ...