Category: Transfer on Death Deed
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Update: The State of the Transfer on Death Deed
Ever thought about placing some of your key assets in instruments that bypass the probate process? In a number of states, homeowners have the option of placing their real estate in a transfer on death deed. Think of a retirement account that’s transferred to its designated beneficiary on death. In the same way, with a…
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Adding Someone to Your Real Estate Deed? Know the Risks.
It’s your home. You might wish to add another person—perhaps an intimate friend or a family member. Doing this is a relatively simple action. And you have the right to do it. Still, be sure to consider the unintended consequences. However well-intended your desire to bring a loved one onto your real estate deed, the…