Dealing with the passing of a loved one is already stressful enough, but often when a property owner passes away, of the first questions families ask is: What happens to the house now? In Washington, DC and Maryland, the answer depends entirely on how the property was titled before death. Read more
Searching for an online deed using “DC quitclaim deed form” or “Maryland deed template” makes transferring property look deceptively simple. A few blanks, a notary stamp, and you’re done—right? In reality, online deed forms are one of the most common sources of title problems I see in DC and Maryland. 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
While many people think deeds only transfer property after a sale, a large portion of DC property transfers occur with no money changing hands. These are called no-consideration deed transfers, and they are extremely common in estate planning, family-ownership changes, and property restructuring involving LLCs or trusts. However, just because Read more