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Taking Title to Property in Arizona

Home ownership!  You have found your dream home, and before you close the Title Company calls to ask you how you would like to  take title.  What?  How can you know!  If this is your first home, or your first in Arizona, this question may be puzzling.   What are your choices?  What can happen if you die?  What about your heirs?  What about estate taxes?  What if you own a home with someone you are not married to?  What if you and your neighbors want to “go in” to buy the vacant lot behind your houses to preserve your view and privacy?   Taking title may have significant legal, estate planning, and tax consequences.  You should seek legal and tax advice from qualified professionals.

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