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Selling a Home to a Tenant or Family Member: The Legal Traps to Avoid

Not every real estate transaction involves agents, listings, or open houses. In fact, some of the most common—and most misunderstood—transactions are private sales between: Landlords and tenants Parents and children Siblings or other family members Long-time friends or acquaintances These deals often start with a simple idea: “We already agree Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 6 monthsApril 2, 2026 ago
Considering different options in homeownership
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, 7 monthsMarch 19, 2026 ago
House and deed
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, 8 monthsFebruary 18, 2026 ago
Keeping your name off the deed with real estate privacy planning in Maryland and Washington DC
Real Estate Transactions
Can You Buy a House Without Putting Your Name on the Deed?
Privacy trust for real estate in Maryland and Washington DC
Estate Planning
Privacy Trust: Protect Your Identity and Property
What Happens to a Mortgage When the Owner Dies?
Estate Planning
What Happens to a Mortgage When the Owner Dies?
Numbered Deeds on a shelf
Estate Planning
What Happens When a Parent Dies Owning a Home?
Last Will and Testament
Estate Planning
Don’t Wait Too Long to Start Estate Planning
Deed transfers
Deed Transfers
Should You Add Your Child to Your Deed?
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