07/09/2026
🏡 **Want to keep your home out of probate?**
Probate can take months and may cost your family time, money, and unnecessary stress.
Two common estate planning tools can help:
✅ **Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed**
• Lower-cost option
• Passes your home directly to a named beneficiary
• Best suited for real estate only
• Not available in every state
✅ **Living Trust**
• Can hold your home and other assets
• Helps avoid probate for assets placed in the trust
• Lets you appoint a successor trustee
• Can help if you become incapacitated
💡 **Which one is right for you?**
It depends on:
✔️ Your state
✔️ The assets you own
✔️ Your estate planning goals
⚠️ Before adding your child to your home's deed, understand the potential tax, ownership, and creditor consequences.
Every family's situation is different. Speak with an estate planning professional to choose the strategy that best protects your home and your loved ones.
📞 Need guidance? Contact us today to discuss your estate planning options.