The excitement of acquiring a new property can push the fine print into the background. Buyers naturally concentrate on location and aesthetics. Yet the specific wording on your deed carries profound ...

Joint tenancy is a type of shared property ownership. In a joint tenancy agreement, two or more people share an equal amount of ownership in the home. There are no limits to who can own the property ...

In a recent decision handed down by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Grant v. Grant, the court dealt with the effect of a self-conveyance of real property where a mother sought to sever a joint ...

Joint tenancy is a way for two or more people to share ownership of a property. It’s a popular choice for couples, family members, or friends who want to ensure that their share of the property passes ...

Elderly parents regularly set up bank accounts — checking, savings, certificates of deposit — in joint tenancy with a child. They do this thinking they are doing the right thing for their family ...

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