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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, 4 monthsMarch 19, 2026 ago
Online deed
Deed Transfers

Why Online Deed Forms Are a Bad Idea in DC and Maryland

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

By Joseph Gentile, 5 months 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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