Trust Or No Trust, Check Your Real Estate Deeds [Ep. 116]

In this episode, attorneys Brian Edwards and Nathan Croxford discuss a case where a man and his girlfriend bought a house together, but the deed didn’t specify joint tenancy or list a trust. Legally, that meant they likely held the property as tenants in common, each owning 50% without survivorship rights. When the girlfriend died intestate—without a will or trust—her share had to go through probate and be divided among her children. Brian and Nathan explain how failing to align your deed with a clear estate plan can create major legal and financial complications.