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10/12/2026

This week, we’re talking about Maryland’s new transfer-on-death deed and what homeowners should know before deciding how the family home will pass.

A TOD deed may create another planning option, but it is important to understand how it works, when it applies, and how it compares with wills, trusts, and your broader estate plan.

What if one child wants the home?
What if multiple heirs are involved?
What if the deed needs to be coordinated with a trust?

Join us on October 13 at 7:00 PM ET for Wills & Trusts: Who Gets the House? Maryland’s New Transfer-on-Death Deed Explained.

We’ll walk through practical examples for Maryland homeowners and discuss how to protect your family home with more clarity.

👉🏾 Register today.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

10/09/2026

A transfer-on-death deed and a trust can both be part of an estate plan, but they do not solve the same problem.

A TOD deed may offer a simpler way to transfer a specific piece of real estate after death.

A trust may provide broader planning for incapacity, multiple assets, beneficiary protection, administration, and complex family dynamics.

The right choice depends on your family, your property, your beneficiaries, and your overall estate plan.

Join us on October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET for Who Gets the House? Maryland’s New Transfer-on-Death Deed Explained.

We’ll walk through what Maryland homeowners should know before deciding how their home should pass to the next generation.

👉🏾 Register today.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

10/06/2026

Maryland homeowners now have a new option to consider when planning what happens to the family home.

A transfer-on-death deed may allow a homeowner to name who receives the property after death, but it still needs to be understood in context.

Title matters.
Beneficiaries matter.
Family dynamics matter.
Your broader estate plan still matters.

A TOD deed may be helpful, but it should not be viewed in isolation.

Join us on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲? 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

We’ll discuss what homeowners need to know, how the deed works, when it takes effect, and why it should be coordinated with the rest of your estate plan.

👉🏾 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

10/05/2026

Who gets the house, and what happens if your children disagree?

For many families, the home is more than property. It carries memories, value, responsibility, and sometimes complicated decisions.

Maryland’s new transfer-on-death deed may give homeowners another option for passing a home, but it is important to understand how it works and how it compares with trust-based planning.

Join us on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 for 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲? 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 Explained.

We’ll discuss what Maryland homeowners need to know, what questions to ask, and how to plan with more clarity if children or heirs may disagree.

Register for the webinar and get the Home Legacy Checklist.

👉🏾 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

10/02/2026

A transfer-on-death deed may help pass real estate more directly, but it does not answer every planning question.

Your full strategy may still depend on your family situation, the property involved, your beneficiaries, creditor concerns, incapacity planning, and your broader estate plan.

The goal is not just to choose a document.

The goal is to understand what works for your home, your family, and your long-term plan.

J𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲? 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

👉🏾 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

09/30/2026

Your home can be one of the most meaningful assets you leave behind.

But without a clear plan, it can also become a source of confusion, stress, and family conflict.

Multiple heirs.
Sibling disagreements.
Mortgage questions.
Occupant issues.
Taxes, insurance, repairs, and maintenance.

These are the kinds of issues families often face when there is no clear direction about what should happen to the house.

Join us on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲? 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

We’ll talk about how Maryland’s new transfer-on-death deed works, what it can help with, and why your home still needs to fit into a larger estate plan.

Register for the webinar and get the Home Legacy Checklist.

👉🏾 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

09/29/2026

🏡 Maryland homeowners, there’s a new estate planning option you should know about.

Beginning October 1, Maryland’s new Transfer-on-Death Deed law gives homeowners another way to plan for what happens to their home after death.

But does that mean you no longer need a trust?

What happens if you have multiple children?

And how do you know if a TOD deed is actually the right choice for your family?

Let’s talk about it.

Join me for:
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲?
M𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱

📅 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧

We’ll break down wills, trusts, and transfer-on-death deeds, and what Maryland homeowners should consider before deciding how their home will pass to the next generation.

Your house is more than an asset. Make sure your family knows what happens to it.

👉🏾 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.
https://swiy.co/getyouraffairsinordermasterclass

09/20/2026

There are decisions every family should make before a crisis happens.

Not during stress.
Not during confusion.
Not when someone else is left guessing.

Join us live for Get Your Affairs In Order: 7 Decisions Every Family Should Make Before It’s Too Late on September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.

We’ll talk about key decisions around healthcare, legal authority, children, assets, family direction, planning gaps, and what happens if you cannot speak for yourself.

Bring your questions and join the conversation.

Comment “SEVEN” to get the webinar link.

09/17/2026

Estate planning is not just about producing documents.

The documents matter, but they are only part of the process.

The real value is in creating a strategy that aligns your family dynamics, assets, ownership, beneficiaries, incapacity planning, and implementation. A strong plan is not just about what gets signed. It is about making sure the people you love have clarity when it matters most.

That is why estate planning should be approached as a family strategy, not just a document transaction.

Register for the webinar: Get Your Affairs In Order: 7 Decisions Every Family Should Make Before It’s Too Late
Sep 22 at 7 PM ET

Comment "Seven" to get the registration link. Or click the link on my bio.

09/16/2026

Will or trust?

The answer is not always as simple as choosing one document over the other.

A will and a trust can serve different purposes, and the right strategy depends on your family, your assets, your privacy needs, your real estate, your children, and what kind of ongoing management may be needed.

A will may still involve probate.
A trust may help create more privacy and structure when it is properly created and funded.

But the most important thing is this:

Do not choose the document first.
Choose the strategy.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟳 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧.

Comment "𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻" to get the registration link. Or click the link on my bio.

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