In Maryland, you can make a beneficiary designation on your real property. This type of transaction is called a Life Estate Deed. It can be a very useful tool to avoid probate while also preserving ...

A ladybird deed, also referred to as an enhanced life estate, allows for the transfer of property to someone else while retaining control of the property. This type of deed can be used in situations ...

What Is a Life Estate? Life estates are most commonly used with real estate and are created by the owner of the property. If you own your home, you are considered the life estate tenant. As the life ...

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 ...