Part of planning for the future involves getting your estate in order, and determining who you want your assets to pass to when you die. If you have real estate property, and want it to transfer to ...

Transfer on death deeds, or TOD deeds, can simplify estate planning and help avoid the probate process. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The information in this column is intended to provide a general understanding of the law, not as legal advice. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should ...

The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, ...

Q: I am thinking of doing a transfer upon death (TOD) 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 ...

Q: I have read many articles from you concerning quitclaim deeds. I have a very specific question related to it. Does the IRS say the grantor is giving a gift to the grantees when someone records a ...

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New York’s Transfer-on-Death Deed Law is set to take effect on July 19, 2024. The new law allows New York residents to designate a beneficiary to automatically inherit their real property upon their ...