Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
Added onto Property Deed
How can I add my son to my property deed? I currently have the property in a trust and want to make sure I do this correctly. The property has no leins or mortgages against it. I am currently the trustee of the trust.
Thank you
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Added onto Property Deed
The easiest way to deal with this is to amend the trust. Otherwise, depending upon the type of trust you will need to get the consent of the beneficiaries.
If your goal is to avoid probate, the trust owning the property will do just that.
If your concern is with respect to avoiding medicaid or Masshealth liens in the future, that is something else and I would consult with an attorney to see how to accomplish some elder care and estate planning in advance.
Re: Added onto Property Deed
If a trust holds the property currently, you do not want to add your son to the property deed. That is a sure way to get yourself in trouble with effective estate planning.
Depending on your situation and what type of trust it is, you might want to simply amend the beneficiaries or trustees of the trust.
This is a question none of us can answer here because we would have to see the trust document in order to give proper advice. All trusts are different and unique.
Re: Added onto Property Deed
Do you want to add him as a beneficiary?
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