Adding Kids To Home’s Title May Be Unwise

  Question: My husband and I have owned our home in Gilbert for more than 25 years. The home is free and clear. We are considering adding our two adult daughters to the title to our home, so that in the event of our deaths they could sell the home and use the sale proceeds to…

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Should You Have a Beneficiary Deed?

Beneficiary deeds are becoming more and more common, and people are asking questions such as: “What exactly is a beneficiary deed?” “What if I change my mind?” “Do I have to record a beneficiary deed, or can I just give it to the beneficiary now?” Under Arizona law a beneficiary deed is a deed that…

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Revocable Living Trust Needs Formal Documentation

  Question: My husband and I established a revocable living trust a few years ago. Although I distinctly remember signing the documents for the revocable living trust, I do not recall signing any other documents. My husband recently died, and last week I began reviewing all of our legal paperwork, including the revocable living trust.…

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