How do I keep a parent's house out of probate? | NC

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Q: What is the best way to keep a parent's house out of probate if the house is their main asset? A: Usually, the best option is either a properly drafted survivorship deed or a revocable trust — not simply adding a child to the deed without planning. Adding a child can avoid probate if the deed clearly creates a right of survivorship, but it can also create immediate problems with control,…