A deed with life estate is a legal document that can help protect your home by passing it outright to your hiers when you die, thereby avoiding probate. It can also help protect your home from being used to pay for your long term care expenses. This video explains the advantages. Todd C. Ratner, 413.781.0560, [email protected]. This video has been prepared by Bacon Wilson, P.C. for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Viewers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Do not send us information until you speak with one of our lawyers and get authorization to send that information to us.
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Todd, this is very good information. Even though the housing market is down right now it will bounce back and people will once again have a lot of equity that they will need to protect. Thx!
Posted by: Admin | June 27, 2010 at 09:32 AM