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 Can Life Estate Deed Be Changed?
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By Harry Margolis
In Real Estate
Posted January 14, 2026

Can Life Estate Deed Be Changed?

Question: Can you add an addendum to a life estate. My parents created a life estate and the attorney told them they had to put their three children on the deed even though they only wanted to [...]

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 What Happens When Trust Beneficiary Dies Before Grantors?
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By Harry Margolis
In Revocable Trusts
Posted January 8, 2026

What Happens When Trust Beneficiary Dies Before Grantors?

Question: Situation: Co-grantors created a revocable trust in Oregon with their son (A) as a successor trustee and beneficiary of a 70% share. The other beneficiary (B) is their son’s [...]

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