Transferring property into a trust is an estate planning decision that can affect taxes during your lifetime and beneficiaries later. The tax treatment depends on how the trust is structured and how ...

If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...

Transferring property to a family member can be a meaningful gesture, whether it’s a gift, part of an estate plan, or a strategic financial choice. However, understanding the tax implications is key ...

Death is inevitable, but dying without an estate plan is not. Estate planning is a must for property owners, no matter how uncomfortable the subject might make you. The good news is that it’s not hard ...

As the years pass, many older Americans begin to consider how to best transfer property to the next generation. The process can be complex, but with the right information and resources, you can ensure ...

The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning in April about an unprecedented increase in quitclaim deed fraud. A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers ...

With the value of your home increasing substantially, perhaps you need to take a fresh look at your estate plan. As has been widely reported, home values are on the rise. This is a hoped for and ...

Dear Liz: I own several properties. I have a living trust that names my two minor children as beneficiaries. I’ve told my attorney that I want to transfer the properties to my children using the ...