by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
The Two Ways to Own Property Jointly Joint tenants: Both owners hold the entire property together. When one dies, the other automatically becomes sole owner — regardless of what the will says. Simple, but inflexible. Tenants in common: Each owner holds a distinct...
by johnireland | Articles
The Question Most Homeowners Never Ask If you own a property with someone else — a spouse, partner, family member, or business associate — there is a legal question sitting underneath your ownership that most people never think about. It is not whether you own the...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
The Tax Problem Many Parents Accidentally Create When Adding Children to Property Ownership Why “putting the house in the children’s names” can create far more problems than families expect. Key Insight Adding children to a property title is often seen as a simple...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Why Putting Your Home in Joint Names May Not Protect It Ownership structure can have significant legal and estate planning consequences Key Insight Many couples assume that owning their home jointly will automatically protect the surviving partner and simplify...