Legal Aid of Western Missouri Assists Senior Homeowners with Beneficiary Deeds

Many senior homeowners don’t have a plan for who will take ownership of their home when they pass away. One simple way to ensure that their homes are passed to their loved ones or to a trusted charitable organization is through a simple form called a Beneficiary Deed.

What is a Beneficiary Deed?

A Beneficiary Deed is a document prepared by an attorney, signed by the owner(s) of the property, and recorded with the County, naming the person or organization that should own the property upon the current owner’s death.

What are the advantages of a Beneficiary Deed?

• Saves the new owners from the time and expense of having to go to probate court to get the house.
• The homeowner continues to own the house for as long as they live.
• Transfers title immediately upon the death of the homeowner to the person or organization named in the Beneficiary Deed.
• The homeowner can change the beneficiary at any time through a new Beneficiary Deed.
• Delivers peace of mind to the homeowner in knowing who will receive their property upon their death.

 

Who should apply?

Any homeowner age 60 or older living in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

Project Supporters:

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is a trusted source for free legal assistance to low income and elderly residents of 40 counties in Western Missouri, and this work is supported by the city of Kansas City, Missouri, Jackson County neighborhood associations, and made possible by the Hall Family Foundation and H&R Block Foundation.

 

Contact Legal Aid of Western Missouri today to apply!

(816) 474 ‐ 6750