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If you plan to pass your home on to a family member through your will, keep in mind that your loved one will likely need to go through the court process known as probate to properly transfer the home into...

If you are a property holder, you may use a Lady Bird Deed to transfer real property to a specific beneficiary while retaining certain rights to the property.

Trusts are a common tool for bypassing probate, but states offer other options as well. These vary widely, underscoring the importance of understanding local laws if probate avoidance is a priority.

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance, and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems and risks to understand before creating one. Is a life estate right for you?...

Mom went in nursing home three years ago and has been private pay. Her son has lived with her since 1992. She became unable to care for herself about two years before entering the nursing home, and her son cared...

After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup whatever benefits it paid for the recipient's care from their estate. There are steps you can take to protect your home from estate recovery.

My father died in July 2023 in assisted living care, leaving everything to my mother. She has dementia, and will never go back to their house to live. My father had long-term care insurance for both of them. The policy...

My mother-in-law is on the deed to my wife's and my home.  If she moves into a nursing home, will Medicaid try to claim an interest in my home? How can I prevent them from doing this?  Must I transfer...

A crucial, yet often overlooked, component of estate planning is reviewing assets, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and savings accounts, and ensuring you have listed a beneficiary for each of these.