Heirs' Property and Tangled Titles

Heirs' Property: the Invisible hurricane that prevents generational wealth

How to avoid and fix "Tangled Titles"

How "Tangled Titles" Affect Philadelphia

The Mississippi Delta (five counties with majority Black residents) successfully uses TOD Deeds to create generational wealth. Read how they do it.

Little Known Way to Avoid Time and Costs Associated with Probate

Cook County, IL has recorded more than 30,000 TOD deeds in the past decade.  A recent study showed that recording more would be the key to creating generational wealth.  

Study: Transfer on Death Deeds key to generational wealth

Throughout this website, we have explained that TOD deeds are the key to creating generational wealth by helping you leave your property to your heirs without the high cost of a Will or Trust or the complexities of Probate.  While other forms of estate planning may be superior, they can also be very expensive.  The TOD Deed provides a low cost alternative.  However, if you currently have a Tangled Title, we cannot record a TOD Deed for you.  You must first get clear title to the property.  Read through the articles provided here to get an idea of what it will take to clear your title.  Where can you turn for help in clearing your title?  Recorder Thornton has suggested to lawmakers that the creation of a fund for this pupose would be very helpful.  In the meanwhile, there are several places you can go for free or low cost legal help, in both making your TOD Deed or in clearing your title.  

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