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Homeownership represented by house keys, relevant to transferring a home into an LLC or trust

LLC or Trust: What Happens When You Transfer Your Home

Homeowners frequently ask whether they should transfer their home into an LLC or a trust. Sometimes the question comes from a lender, an accountant, or an online article promising asset protection or tax benefits. What’s often missing from those discussions is what actually happens on title and for transfer taxes Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 weeksMarch 19, 2026 ago

Deed Transfers

What Happens to a House When an Owner Dies in Washington, DC or Maryland?

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

By Joseph Gentile, 2 monthsFebruary 18, 2026 ago