From the Sherman & Phalen team
Property Ownership & Deeds
Georgia Transfer-on-Death Deeds: A Simple Way to Pass Your Home Without Probate
Georgia law now gives property owners another way to pass their real estate to beneficiaries outside of probate, and without a trust. O.C.G.A. §§ 44-17-1 through 44-17-7 allow a property owner to record a Transfer on Death (“TOD”) deed naming who will receive their Georgia home or other real estate when you die, without that […]
Property Ownership & Deeds
Why Adding a Minor Child to Your Deed Could Be a Costly Mistake in Georgia
Adding your child to a deed can feel like smart estate planning, but in Georgia a minor can't legally convey property. Here's how that well-meaning move can stall a future sale — and what to do instead.
Property Ownership & Deeds
Recording your deed at closing doesn't file your homestead exemption — that's a separate step, and the deadline is April 1. If you bought or moved into a Georgia home last year, here's what to check before you miss it.
