Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

You need to seek advice from a competent attorney. There are many factors that go into making this decision not the least of which are tax consequences, both income and real estate. if the house, specifically, is to be divided amongst several people, than you can have mom transfer it to a life estate and remainder interest for all the parties in their appropriate shares. This would avoid probate and maintain her homestead exemption during her lifetime. The money you would spend on a competent attorney's review of all her documentation will be well spent and will help her achieve her goals.

this is really a decision for your mother. Adding someone to the house will avoid probate, but whoever the person added is will take sole ownership of the home when she passes. It will not be subject to the probate process.

There are pros and cons to adding a person(s) to the title of the house with your mother. Attorneys Stein and Justices have provided sound responses to your question.