If you're a California resident and ready to take the next step in securing your estate, visit my website at www.ocestateplanlawyer.com to learn more. Free Strategy Session for California Residents: https://calendly.com/mpevney/strategysession I'm diving into one of the most common and costly mistakes I see people make with their estate plans—putting a child on the deed to their home to avoid probate. This topic came up after someone left a comment saying, "My 48-year-old son is on the deed to my home and is now trying to control it—what can I do?" If that situation sounds familiar, you're not alone—and there are smarter, safer ways to pass your home to your children. In this podcast , I'll explain: • Why joint tenancy with a child is a risky estate planning shortcut • How it can lead to loss of control, family conflict, and capital gains taxes • What can go wrong if your child faces creditors, lawsuits, or divorce • Better alternatives like using a revocable living trust • The real costs of California probate and how to avoid it As an estate planning lawyer, I've helped hundreds of California families protect their homes, avoid probate, and create estate plans that truly work when they're needed. ✅ If you live in California and want to make sure your home and legacy are protected the right way, there's a link in the description to book a free consultation with me. 📲 Leave your estate planning questions in the comments and follow me for more legal tips about trusts, wills, probate, and more.