An enhanced life estate deed, often referred to as a “Lady Bird” deed, is a legal document utilized in some areas to streamline the transfer of property ownership. This deed simplifies the process for ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My mom and dad had a Will that left their assets to me, my brother and my sister. Years later, they signed a Lady Bird Deed leaving their home to me and my sister only. It is filed ...

One of the hardest decisions a homeowner has to make is what will happen to their house when they die. Most are eager to leave their assets to their family—and hopefully with as much ease as possible ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The life estate technique can work to preserve family property in a similar manner; however it lacks the features of protection from creditors provided by ownership in a trust. Future possible ...

Dear Monty: My mom put her house in my name and kept a life estate on it. She moved out several years later into an assisted living facility. She now claims the house still belongs to her. Did her ...

Q: Can you explain a "Lady Bird" deed? Can title to a house transfer under such a deed without going through probate? A: Lady Bird deeds (also called "enhanced life estate deeds") are often used when ...

When considering whether to enter into a contract to buy or sell property, you may come across various types of deeds by which title may be transferred. In Washington State, there are three common ...