My dad and mom owned a beach property with my mom's sister. When she passed away two and a half years ago, her son inherited ...

As U.S. home values hit record highs, many families are using transfer-on-death, or TOD, deeds to bypass probate and pass property directly to heirs. These legal instruments have surged in popularity ...

Key steps, taxes and family considerations of inherited property.

But if you’re among the lucky few to inherit a home, there are legal and tax implications. Things get more complicated if the ...

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 ...

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New York recently enacted legislation to allow transfer-on-death (TOD) deeds for New York property, becoming the 30th state (including Washington, D.C.) to pass a TOD law. Effective on July 19, 2024, ...