Skip Joint Tenancy: The Trust-First Way to Pass Your Home to Your Kids

30/07/2025 0 min
Skip Joint Tenancy: The Trust-First Way to Pass Your Home to Your Kids

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Episode Synopsis

Adding a child to your deed or relying on a will feels "simple," but it can spark tax shocks, creditor risk, and a long probate slog. In this quick episode, discover why a revocable living trust is the cleaner, court-free route: Joint tenancy pitfalls – capital-gains surprises, liability headaches, and frozen titles if a co-owner dies. Why wills still land heirs in probate – and how that drains time and cash. Trust = control + privacy – keep full authority while you're alive, then transfer the house seamlessly when you're gone. 🎯 California residents—lock in your FREE Estate Planning Strategy Session: calendly.com/mpevney/strategysession ℹ️ More tools at ocestateplanlawyer.com

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