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Deed Transfers

Estate Planning Isn’t Just Wills and Trusts—It’s Deeds

When people think about estate planning, they usually think about wills and trusts. But there’s a critical piece that is often overlooked: How your real estate is titled. In Washington, DC and Maryland, estate plans frequently fail—not because the documents were drafted incorrectly, but because the deeds were never aligned Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 3 monthsMarch 26, 2026 ago
Homeownership represented by house keys, relevant to transferring a home into an LLC or trust
Deed Transfers

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, 3 monthsMarch 19, 2026 ago
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
Why Trust Funding Matters in Maryland
Estate Planning
Why Trust Funding Matters in Maryland
Do I Need a Trust If I Own Property in Another State?
Estate Planning
Do I Need a Trust If I Own Property in Another State?
What Is an Ancillary Estate and When Is It Required?
Estate Planning
What Is an Ancillary Estate and When Is It Required?
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