Property Deeds
Protect your home.
Find deed
County recorder office. Free online for most counties. Search by address.
Deed scams
Mail offers to “send certified deed copy” for $50-$80. SCAM. Free at county.
Title fraud
Identity thieves transfer your home title. Property fraud alerts FREE.
Add child to deed
NOT recommended. Tax issues. Use trust instead. Talk to estate attorney.
Transfer-on-death deed
Available in most states. Property transfers automatically. No probate.
Reverse mortgage
Different from selling. Keep deed. Borrow against equity. Risky, get advice.
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