A do-it-yourself form, newly created by the Legislature, will allow property owners to transfer land and buildings to their heirs without going through probate court — saving legal fees that ...

The vast majority of real property deeds are warranty deeds, which warrant—or assure—that no one else can register a claim on the given property. The title search and title insurance requirements for ...

The Transfer on Death Deeds Act, which was signed into law in September, would allow estate planning to be more accessible to ...

When someone buys or sells a home, the purchase and transfer of the property is always facilitated by a real estate deed — a written document that legally transfers the ownership of a property from ...

Without a will, your state probate court decides where your property goes after your death. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

About half of all states now let real estate owners transfer properties at death using beneficiary/transfer on death deeds. The deeds are less costly to draft than living trusts. They're also flexible ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a ...

Transferring property to a family member can be a meaningful gesture, whether it’s a gift, part of an estate plan, or a strategic financial choice. However, understanding the tax implications is key ...

Editor’s note: This is part two of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for asset ...