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ACTION TO CONSIDER: To avoid property tax reassessment, do not transfer real property from individuals to a legal entity unless the individuals have the same proportionate interest in the legal entity as they did in the real property.

Getting the name changed on your deeds is an easy process and you do not need to involve a solicitor. Generally there is no fee to pay either. You simply need to send a letter to the Land Registry office requesting the name change, together with either the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate.

Filing a Deed in Florida The comptroller's office charges a small fee for the deed's filing in the form of a documentary stamp tax, levied at 70 cents per $100 of the sale or transfer amount. There will also be a $10 fee for the first page of the document and $8.50 for each additional page.

We recommend you consult with an experienced real estate lawyer for professional advice as each circumstance is unique. (Please note, the fee for our office to add someone to your deed is $650.00, plus recording costs and documentary stamps ? recordings costs are normally less than $50.00.)

For 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, the annual exclusion is $15,000. For 2022, the annual exclusion is $16,000.

You'll need to transfer an interest by writing up another deed with the person's name on it. In California, you can use either a grant deed, a quitclaim deed or an interspousal deed, depending on your circumstances. Each one has its own requirements and works best in different circumstances.

Unless the gift amount exceeds the entire estate exemption (which is $24.12 million for married couples in 2022), no taxes will be due on the gift.

Adding a family member to the deed as a joint owner for no consideration is considered a gift of 50% of the property's fair market value for tax purposes. If the value of the gift exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($16,000 for 2022) the donor will need to file a gift tax return (via Form 709) to report the transfer.

Prop 19 will be in effect beginning on February 16, 2021. It will affect properties that are passed down after that date. There is a way around Prop 19 by using an irrevocable trust for the benefit of your children. Used as a vehicle to transfer property before February 16, 2021 to preserve the low property tax basis.

A new deed must be filed with the local clerk of court's office in order to change the name on a Florida deed, no matter the circumstances leading to the change. Marriages and divorces are some of the most common reasons to alter a deed in Florida. A death in the family may also necessitate a name change to a deed.