Tag: probate alternatives
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Iowa Deed News: Transfer-on-Death Debate, Property Tax Update, and Eminent Domain
Lisa Houser, who directs Habitat for Humanity of Iowa, tells some harrowing stories. Stories of residents who deal with broken HVAC systems in extreme weather, or suffer major damage in disasters. Residents who’d be eligible for aid—if only the deed were in their names! The cost of probate keeps quite a few households sidelined from…
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Delaware Deed Holders May Transfer Home After Death Without Probate
If you hold the deed to a Delaware home, you may leave it to someone else without using a will. This way, your home can skip the time-consuming probate process by way of a simple form. Following a legal trend that’s gained momentum in recent years, Delaware made transfer on death (TOD) deeds valid…
