A key reason DIY deeds fail is a misunderstanding of how various legal terms dictate property ownership. Simply adding a name to a deed is insufficient; the vesting (the legal status of the title) determines whether probate is avoided. There are different forms of...
Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship Real estate jointly owned by two or more parties, the share of each passing to the other owner(s) upon the death of an owner. Tenants in Common Real estate with shared ownership with each owner owning a share. Upon...
