Understanding the Downsides of Inheriting a Timeshare
Inheriting a timeshare often comes with financial burdens, ongoing fees and legal complications that heirs may not anticipate.
March 24, 2025
Pitfalls of DIY Real Estate Deeds
Using DIY deeds like quitclaim deeds can create more problems than they solve, from legal complications to financial penalties.
September 16, 2024
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
Deeding your House to your Child can Backfire
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!
July 3, 2023
A Life Estate can help Protect your Property
Chances are, your home is full to the brim with cherished memories of family and friends. But, as you get older, you may start wondering what exactly will happen to your home when you pass away. Fortunately, a life estate can take away the uncertainty of this thought by legally assigning an heir to receive your property without interference from court proceedings.
October 12, 2022
What’s an Enhanced Life Estate?
Your house might be your single most valuable financial asset. So you want to make sure you can give it to those you love when you die, without giving up the farm. That can be tricky.
September 30, 2021
Unrecorded Deeds hurt Estate Planning
While discussing estate planning with my parents, they told me that an attorney prepared a deed for them but told them not to record it yet.
June 24, 2021
Selling a Home after the Death of a Parent
My father passed away recently. How do we remove his name from the title to the home? Can we record a death certificate or have mom sign a new deed?
April 5, 2021