What Are Life Estate Deeds?
September 13, 2023
As life estate deed with reserved powers grow in popularity, it is important to discuss and understand the benefits and limitations of these deeds.
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Should You Put Your Child on Your Deed?
July 5, 2023
If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block!
Reduce the Stress of Asset Transfers?
July 15, 2021
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
Will My Children Fight Over My Estate?
June 11, 2019
My mom wants to leave her house to me, since I’m the only girl. My brothers may try and contest this in probate court. What can my mom do to be sure I receive ownership of the house upon her death?
With Title to Real Estate, Some Common Mistakes
May 6, 2019
Unlike personal property, real property–such as real estate or automobiles–is titled to convey ownership.
What is a Life Estate Deed and How Does it Work?
March 21, 2019
I am the beneficiary on my father’s life estate deed of his home. He passed in October 2018. I am wanting to sell the house and have not filed a warranty deed to put the house in my name. Also, the life estate deed is via power of attorney because my father had Alzheimer’s and at the time of the preparation of the life estate deed, would not have been considered able to make such a decision.
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