The perils of adding your children's names to your property

One of the most common mistakes people make with their assets is putting one or more of their kids' names on their real estate. Usually they do this because they've heard that adding the kids' names will avoid probate fees or "make things easier" or other reasons that have little to do with actual ownership of the house. Because it's easy and cheap to do, many people don't get legal advice and therefore don't really fully appreciate the consequences of their actions.

I frequently talk about why adding the kids' names can be a terrible idea. In my view, it needs to be discussed often, as so many people make the same mistake. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one talking about this, as I've recently come across a really good article from Lilian Cazacu, a notary in BC. If you have added your child's name to your home or cabin, or you're thinking about it, I highly recommend that you click here to get the real story on what adding that name could do to you and your estate. You'll find other excellent articles on that site as well.