06/02/2026
Your mom added you to the deed to make things easier when she's gone. It felt like a gift. But here's what most families don't realize: that one decision could hand you a massive capital gains tax bill — on decades of appreciation — that passing the home through a will would have avoided entirely. Good intentions. Real consequences. I put together a short newsletter breaking down this and two other estate planning moves that quietly backfire. Worth 5 minutes of your time — especially if your parents have done any of these. Read about them here!
A forgotten form can override your will.