At death, the property gets a stepped up basis.  

This constant worry about honesty and transparency can really take a toll on the property owner. 

I keep beating this to death but I think they are overcharging at least 15 hours if not 20 hours.   5 hours?

Death Rate: The death rate has been gradually increasing.

California's probate rules can be drastic in the event of death that having a proper estate plan in place can help in any number of situations, including if just traveling or incapacitated.These are all things you will want to discuss with your attorney and CPA.

We have small earthquakes pretty much daily (many are imperceptible to us) but they take their toll on structures.

That said, in the scenario you described, I’d either end up homeless and broke or starving to death, lol, while sitting on $275K of equity.

Depending on the value at the time of death and your basis you may need to file a gift tax return.I would speak with a CA attorney to determine the best type of deed to file and a tax professional to gather more information.

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