RE Q&A: Should I Add My Daughter’s Name to My House Deed to Avoid Probate Costs?

by amyc

Adding an adult child to a home’s deed may avoid probate but can expose the property to creditors, limit the owner’s control and create tax and long-term care complications, a real estate attorney said.

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