Lady Bird Deed is a Tool to transfer Real Property outside of Probate
As Lady Bird deeds grow in popularity, it is important to discuss and understand the benefits and limitations of these deeds.
September 12, 2023
Avoid Pitfalls when Transferring Property to Heirs
Death is inevitable, but dying without an estate plan is not. Estate planning is a must for property owners, no matter how uncomfortable the subject might make you.
August 21, 2023
Life Estate can be a Cost Effective Option
A life estate is a type of property ownership or tenancy that grants an individual the right to use and enjoy a property for the remainder or their life. It gives an ownership interest to someone else.
April 27, 2023
Take Care when using a Self-Directed IRA
An individual retirement account makes it simple to invest in assets like stocks, bonds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, there’s a special type of IRA called a self-directed IRA that lets you own alternative assets like real estate.
March 29, 2023
Consider placing your Home in a Property Trust
If you have a residence you would like to pass onto loved ones after your death, and you’re worried about your home going into probate, you may want to put your home in a property trust.
March 7, 2023
Which Bills are Paid by Estate and which by Beneficiaries?
If you’re set to inherit, you may be wondering what estate expenses are paid by the beneficiary. The answer can depend on what assets are passed on to you when a family member or loved one passes away.
January 24, 2023
Young Professionals Need Estate Planning
Physicians may deal with life and death issues every day. However, few may want to think about the eventuality of their own end.
December 28, 2022
A Few Ways to Transfer Home to Your Children
Transferring a home to adult children is not quite as easy as giving them the keys and letting them move in. No matter how you do it, the taxman wants his cut, whether through estate and gift taxes or those for property and income, both federal and state.
November 16, 2022
Way you Title Assets has an Impact on your Estate
The way in which assets are titled can be vital.
August 22, 2022
Estate planning is vital for Unmarried Couples
All couples can now take advantage of tax benefits for married partners, pass assets from one spouse to another with ease and qualify for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. However, not all couples want to get married.
July 19, 2022