What Is a Life Estate? Life estates are most commonly used with real estate and are created by the owner of the property. If you own your home, you are considered the life estate tenant. As the life ...

Q: I own a home that my sister and her husband live in, and I claim the homestead exemption on my primary residence. I was told by a real estate title expert that if I sign a revocable life estate ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

An enhanced life estate deed, often referred to as a “Lady Bird” deed, is a legal document utilized in some areas to streamline the transfer of property ownership. This deed simplifies the process for ...