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
Searching for an online deed using “DC quitclaim deed form” or “Maryland deed template” makes transferring property look deceptively simple. A few blanks, a notary stamp, and you’re done—right? In reality, online deed forms are one of the most common sources of title problems I see in DC and Maryland. Read more
Step-by-Step: How to Transfer a Property into a Trust in Maryland Owning real estate is often a family’s biggest asset and one of the most important pieces of any estate plan. Often the estate plan will transfer a property into a revocable living trust or another type of trust to Read more