Should I Buy a Home with Someone Other than a Spouse? Rising housing costs, the desire for companionship, and the need to share resources are increasingly leading buyers to consider co-owning a home with someone other than a spouse, such as a friend,…
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Life Estate versus Right of Occupancy Trust: Which Is Right for You? Planning for the future of your home can be complicated, especially when you want to ensure that a loved one can continue living there after you are gone. Two common tools for accom…
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How to Give Real Property to a Loved One at Your Death Without Probate Court Involvement A home is often one of the most important assets that people own. Therefore, most people want to stay in their home until they die and then have a loved one rece…
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Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds If you recently married or have been married for a while and have acquired additional money or property (or plan to), you have options regarding how your assets can be owned. Although joi…
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Caution: Using a DIY Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Unintended Consequences One common way to avoid the probate requirement for real estate after the owner dies is to add children or other individuals to the property title as joint owners with rig…
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The Perils of Joint Property People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own them jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint ownership, specifically with survivorship rights, is that when one owner dies, the o…
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Introduction In April 2024, Minnesota enacted significant updates to its transfer on death deed (TODD) law. These changes aim to simplify property transfers, avoid probate, and provide clarity for homeowners and beneficiaries. This law became effecti…
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Introduction: In the world of real estate, navigating property transactions can sometimes seem daunting. Amidst the digital landscape, it’s essential to stay informed and aware of scammers. One area of concern involves the sale of recorded deed…
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With renewable energy coming into greater focus for power companies, local, state, and federal governments, many farmers and other landowners are being presented with potential solar or wind leases. These leases can provide a nice opportunity to dive…
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Our office provides a variety of real estate services, including title and closing services. Buying or selling real estate requires transferring title with a deed and recording it with the county recorder’s office in which the property is located.…
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