Name on title to avoid probate

Subject: Name on title to avoid probate


I read a couple of your recent emails that talk about signing a form if
a child has their name put on the title of a parents property in order
to avoid probate. You said that the form should state that the child
will not use their portion as collateral for a loan and that it is
solely for the purpose of avoiding probate. Where can I get a copy of
this form and have it mailed to me in the US?


david ingram replies:

There is no such "form". Simply draw up a letter or agreement or document
that you have the person sign when you are putting their name on the title
of what it really "YOUR" home.

If your child is married or gets married, the new spouse should also sign
the document. Otherwise, on your daughter's divorce, hubby is likely to try
and get part of your house. I know this very well because it was a big
threat I could hold over my wife when she left a couple of years ago and
tried to take everything.

I knew (her father had told me) that he had put his two daughters' names on
his family home without such a declaration for estate purposes. My ex did
not tell me and did not declare it on her "declaration" of assets. She did
not look good in court and was very surprized when I brought it up in
divorce court. I ended up getting sole custody of my children, my house, my
boat, my business, and my motorhome along with a lot of vindication. It is
a very important document and any spouse and / or future spouse of your
child should sign as well.