Northwest Indiana Transfer-On-Death Deed Attorney

Many people are interested in keeping their property out of the probate process. There are numerous reasons for this, including:

Desire to keep property out of the public record
Desire to lower expenses
Desire to speed up the distribution of property

Previously, if people wanted to keep their property from going through the probate process, a trust would have been the preferred instrument. However, a recent development in the last several years serves the same purpose much more easily: transfer-on-death deeds.

Transfer-on-death deeds allow a property owner to avoid probate. A new deed is prepared on the specific property. The benefits of a transfer-on-death deed include:

Original owner maintains full ownership until death.
Original owner can refinance or sell the property.

At the passing of the original owner, the children or whomever party was designated as the new owner may present a death certificate and an affidavit stating he or she is listed on the deed and file the documents with the county recorder’s office. A new deed will be issued to the new owners without going through probate.

I Am Focused On Your Needs

I am attorney Julie A. Stephens of Stephens Law Firm, P.C. I know the difficulties that probate can create. With years of experience helping my clients through difficult legal matters, I understand how to find the right instrument for each situation. Come discuss your concerns with me, and I will help you understand how a transfer-on-death deed can help.

Contact Lake County Transfer-On-Death Deed Lawyer Julie A. Stephens

If you are interested in preventing the probate of your property by using a transfer-on-death deed, you should have the representation of a skilled and experienced attorney to help guide you. Let me help you through these complex issues. To schedule a consultation with Northwest Indiana transfer-on-death deed lawyer Julie A. Stephens, call 219-682-0003 or contact my office online.

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Stephens Law Firm, P.C.
8051 Wicker Ave. Suite B
St. John, IN 46373
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