Homeowners looking to pass property to heirs without probate are increasingly asking about transfer-on-death deeds, a tool that can simplify estate planning while allowing owners to keep full control ...

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 ...

There are a nickel's worth of states who recognize the ladybird deed. Texas, I am happy to report, is one of them. But before I launch into my discussion, I need to give a trigger warning: This column ...

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 ...

A: Lady Bird deeds (also called "enhanced life estate deeds") are often used when a person is trying to qualify for Medicaid, with the goal of having the home pass to the person's children or other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A neighborhood in suburban Houston is seen in this file photo. Lady Bird deeds offer Texans a way to transfer a home without ...