Here is an estate planning note that will help those who are using living trusts — consider using a transfer on death deed. Kudos to the Virginia General Assembly for recently enacting legislation ...

More details on the probate-avoidance strategies available in Wisconsin are outlined in the full article, Alternatives to ...

If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...

Q: I am considering doing a transfer-on-death deed to avoid costly probate for my children. Is this wise and safe to do? Would my heirs be assured that the house will not have to go through probate ...

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After a grantor passes away, becoming the trustee can be daunting, especially if you’re responsible for distributing property. Houses are among the most valuable assets in a family for financial and ...

A trust can buy real estate just like an individual or business can. In many cases, people title property in the name of a ...

The thrifty do-it-yourselfers among us might jump at the opportunity to transfer their family home to their kids while avoiding probate and the expense of creating a trust. Revocable Transfer on Death ...