Estate Planning
8 Common Real Property Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning
Protect your assets by learning how to avoid common real property mistakes in estate planning from our blog ‘8 Common Real Property Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning’.
Deed Transfers
Common Pitfalls in Property Transfers and How to Avoid Them
Stay informed about property transfer issues and learn how to avoid them in our blog ‘Common Pitfalls in Property Transfers and How to Avoid Them’.
Deed Transfers
Understanding the Role of a Deed Lawyer
Learn how a deed lawyer can simplify your real estate transactions in Maryland by reading our blog, ‘Understanding the Role of a Deed Lawyer in Maryland’s Real Estate Transactions’.
Deed Transfers
What Are Common Misconceptions About Real Property Transfers?
Explore the truth about real property with our blog ‘What Are Common Misconceptions About Real Property Transfers?’
Deed Transfers
Understanding the Basis for an Estate Deed
When a property is transferred through an estate deed of distribution, determining the correct tax basis is critical for the heirs or beneficiaries. Understanding the basis for an estate deed is essential for calculating any capital gains when the property is eventually sold. Let’s walk through how you determine the Read more
Deed Transfers
Confirming Your Homestead Status
Why Confirming Your Homestead Status After a Deed Transfer is Crucial for Your Property Taxes When you transfer ownership of a property, it is vital to confirm your homestead status with the county to protect your property tax benefits. A homestead exemption can significantly lower your property tax bill, but Read more
Deed Transfers
Electronically Recording Deeds
Why Gentile Property Law Office, LLC Electronically Records Deeds and Why It’s Better for Clients At Gentile Property Law Office, LLC, we prioritize efficiency, security, and client satisfaction in all aspects of real estate transactions. One of the ways we achieve this is by electronically recording deeds, a process that Read more
Deed Transfers
Understanding Deed Transfers
What You Need to Know When it comes to property ownership, understanding the process of deed transfers is essential. Whether you’re buying, selling, or gifting real estate, the deed transfer process plays a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transfer of property ownership. In this guide, we will break down Read more
Deed Transfers
Recording Deeds Electronically in DC
Once a deed has been signed, sealed and delivered, the transfer from the grantor to the grantee takes place. To protect the grantee’s interest in the property, the deed is recorded with the Land Records office. This provides constructive notice that the property has transferred. By recording the deed, another Read more
Deed Transfers
DC Deed transfer FAQs
I was recently married and want to add my new spouse to title, will this be taxed? Whether you were recently married or married fifty years ago, adding or removing a spouse from the title to a property is exempt from Recordation and Transfer taxes. I have a partner and Read more