Aestar – 6/6 It’s more flaw than merit to transfer title to children!

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To avoid probation, many people add their child’s name on the deed to their house. The disadvantages outweigh the advantage of avoiding probate. For example, you lose the control of your house; your child’s heirs or loved ones inherit your house, child’s creditors, your gift tax, and capital gain tax. Additionally,
6. Medicaid Requirement – Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to low-income people, based on your household size, income, and other factors, like age and disability. When you apply, Medicaid looks for whether the individual has given money away in an attempt to become eligible for benefits. Adding your child’s name on your deed is considered a gift giveaway and as such may lead to ineligibility to participate Medicaid.

Contact me should you have further questions.

Jonathan Kan, Licensed Title Producer/Notary Public
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Jonathan D. Kan, ESQ. is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland in 2017. Mr. Kan graduated as a Juris Doctor of University of Baltimore School of Law, Maryland, in 2017, concentrating on criminal, trust and estate, and real estate laws. Mr. Kan has published the Aestar Blog since 2015. He co-founded Aestar LLC in 2013. Mr. Kan has been a licensed title producer, settlement agent, and notary public serving the Maryland and Virginia states since 2013.

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