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Maryland family home illustrating estate planning and deed ownership decisions
Deed Transfers

Should You Add Your Child to Your Deed?

One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “Should I add my child to my deed so they inherit the house when I die?” At first glance, it seems like a simple solution. By adding a child to the deed, many homeowners hope to: Avoid probate Simplify estate administration Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 1 monthJune 16, 2026 ago
Estate Planning

Can a Will Avoid Probate in Maryland or DC?

One of the most common misconceptions in estate planning is that having a will allows an estate to avoid probate. It does not. In fact, a will is typically the document that directs how property is distributed through the probate process, not around it. For homeowners and families in Maryland Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 monthsJune 8, 2026 ago
Mortgage documents and house keys illustrating real estate and estate planning after death
Estate Planning
What Happens to a Mortgage When the Owner Dies?
Estate Planning Can Determine What Happens Next The answer to what happens after a parent dies owning a home often depends on the estate planning that was completed beforehand. A will, trust, Transfer on Death deed, or joint ownership arrangement can dramatically affect how property passes to the next generation.
Estate Planning
What Happens When a Parent Dies Owning a Home?
Don’t Wait Too Long to Start Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Don’t Wait Too Long to Start Estate Planning
Maryland family home illustrating estate planning and deed ownership decisions
Deed Transfers
Should You Add Your Child to Your Deed?
Can a Will Avoid Probate in Maryland or DC?
Estate Planning
Can a Will Avoid Probate in Maryland or DC?
Why Your Trust May Not Avoid Probate
Estate Planning
Why Your Trust May Not Avoid Probate
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