Life Estates Gone Wrong: Divorce Drama, Deeds & Costly Mistakes
On this week’s episode of The Legal Exchange with Todd Lutsky, Todd and Susan break down two cautionary court cases that highlight why estate planning shortcuts can backfire.
First, an Alabama case where parents tried to deed their home to a daughter in exchange for care — but signed it incorrectly, triggering a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court. Then, a Georgia case involving a questionable divorce, a second marriage, and what happens when someone dies without a will.
Plus, Todd explains:
Why “nothing good ever comes from giving away your home”
The hidden tax and control problems…
The skinny
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