Maryland’s New 2026 TOD Deed vs. Living Trust: Which Keeps Your House Out of Probate?
Maryland is adding a new probate-avoidance tool for homeowners. Starting October 1, 2026, Maryland’s Transfer-on-Death Deed Act will let you record a deed that transfers your Maryland house to named beneficiaries when you die. The transfer can happen outside probate. That sounds similar to a revocable living trust. In some simple situations, it may be […]