The Deed Scam Every Homeowner Should Know About Not long ago, one of our clients reached out after receiving a letter that looked completely official — it included a seal, detailed language, and instructions to send a little over a hundred dollars for a “certified copy” of her property deed. She had recently transferred her…
Over the years, I’ve been asked many times whether a Transfer on Death (TOD) Deed is a good way to pass down property. These deeds were designed to simplify estate planning by avoiding probate—but in practice, they often create more problems than they solve. I no longer recommend TOD deeds to my clients—and I don’t draft them—because…
