New Reporting Rules Effective March 1 Affect Home Transfers To Trusts

New FinCEN rules starting March 1 require reporting when residential real estate transfers to trusts or LLCs. Learn which ...

Pros and Cons of Putting Your House in a Trust

Your home can be one of the most valuable assets you own. Therefore, deciding what happens to it after you’re gone is a ...
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How to Transfer Property into a Trust

If a trust is part of your estate plan, your assets will need to be transferred into it at some point. Most of the time, this is a fairly simple process that requires nothing more than listing the ...
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Mortgage vs. Deed of Trust

When closing on a home, you might sign either a mortgage or a deed of trust. Both use the home you buy as collateral for your loan, and both require a promissory note (a document in which you agree to ...
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Deed of Trust Assignment without Debt Transfer Does Not Trigger TILA Notification Obligation, Maryland District Court Rules

The mere assignment of a deed of trust without a transfer of the underlying mortgage debt does not trigger a lender's obligation under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) to notify the borrower of the ...
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What Does Joint Tenancy Mean for a Deed of Trust?

A deed of trust is similar to a mortgage for real estate purchases. In some states, a trust deed unites the borrower, a lender and a trustee. The buyer/borrower gets the use of the property, and the ...
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In HelloNation, Full Service Attorney Andrew Rosenberg Explains Trusts and Transfer on Death Deeds

RACINE, Wis., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What are the most effective ways to avoid probate in Wisconsin? In HelloNation, Attorney Andrew Rosenberg of Knuteson, Hinkston & Rosenberg, S.C. explains ...