Property Ownership
A Pennsylvania 'life estate deed' naming an elderly parent as life tenant and children as remaindermen would help the family by:
AEliminating all property taxes
BAllowing the property to pass directly to children without probate when the life tenant dies✓ Correct
CPreventing Medicaid from placing liens on the property
DImmediately transferring the property to children while the parent lives
Explanation
A life estate deed transfers the remainder interest to children while reserving a life estate for the parent. When the parent (life tenant) dies, title passes automatically to the children (remaindermen) without going through probate. This is a simple estate planning tool, though Medicaid estate recovery rules may still apply to life estate interests.
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