Step-by-Step: How to Transfer a Property into a Trust in Maryland Owning real estate is often a family’s biggest asset and one of the most important pieces of any estate plan. Often the estate plan will transfer a property into a revocable living trust or another type of trust to Read more
How Property Can Be Transferred Without Payment — and Why Proper Legal Drafting Matters Intro (with inbound links) At Gentile Property Law Office, LLC, I regularly assist clients throughout Washington, DC and Maryland with deed transfers, trust funding, and property-ownership restructuring. If you need help preparing or reviewing a deed, Read more
Why You Should Consider Revising Your Deed in Washington, D.C. to Remove a Deceased Owner — Even When It Isn’t Legally Required When a property owner passes away, their surviving co-owner may assume that nothing needs to be done—especially if the property was held as joint tenants with rights of Read more
Most people assume a deed only changes hands when there’s a sale. In reality, a large share of Maryland deed transfers involve no money at all — what real-estate law refers to as no-consideration transfers. Even though no money changes hands, these transfers must be done correctly to avoid recordation/transfer Read more
When planning for the transfer of real estate after death, most people assume that a will or trust is the only way to ensure property passes smoothly to the right individuals. However, in Washington, D.C., property owners have an additional, highly effective option: the Transfer on Death Deed, also called Read more
Learn about the importance of electronic recording in real property transfers. Explore the benefits, including increased efficiency, security, and cost savings.
Learn how a deed lawyer can help with estate planning in the D.C. Metro area. Understand the benefits of working with an experienced attorney to ensure your assets are properly protected.
Learn the essential steps for accurate deed preparation when selling your home as a for sale by owner (FSBO). Ensure a smooth property transfer with this helpful guide.
If you own real estate in Montgomery County, Maryland, there may come a time when you need to complete a deed transfer—for example, adding a spouse to the title, transferring ownership into a trust or LLC, removing an ex-partner after a divorce, or gifting your home to a child. While Read more
Transferring property between spouses in Maryland can arise for many reasons — adding a spouse to title after marriage, removing a spouse after divorce, refinancing, or updating an estate plan. While these transfers may seem straightforward, Maryland law includes specific requirements that must be followed to ensure the deed is Read more