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Ways to Leave Your Real Estate to Loved Ones by Austin estate planning lawyer
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Ways to Leave Your Real Estate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen

Owning real estate continues to be a very popular investment for individuals and couples alike. One attractive feature that investment property can also double as a personal residence. In other cases, real estate investments may be rental, recreational, commercial, or farm properties. Whatever the case, it is important to understand that real estate can be owned […]

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Joint Tenancy Pitfalls: The ‘Simple’ Fix that Can Leave Your Family Broke from Austin Estate Planning Lawyer Liz Nielsen

There are many ways to own your assets. When you die, it is only natural that you want your family to share in the bounty of your hard work. As a way to simplify the transfer process and avoid probate, you may be tempted to add a child or other relative to the deed or bank account utilizing the ownership type of joint tenancy with right of survivorship (JTROS). However, while this type of ownership delivers a lot of potential benefits, it may also be masking some dangerous pitfalls.

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