Transfer-on-death deeds can simplify estate plans, but only in some states.

A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a real estate property from one party to another. A quitclaim deed doesn't guarantee that the grantor or signer has any right to the ...

Avoiding probate is often an important goal for many estate planning clients. Probate is the court-supervised process of administering a deceased person’s estate and transferring their property at ...

Real estate transfer taxes are a one-time fee imposed by state or local governments on the transfer of property ownership. The cost of transfer taxes varies by location and is based on the sale price ...