Published On: May 1, 2025|4.6 min read|Why Giving Your House to Your Children Might Not Be the Tax Hack You Think It Is
“Can’t I just give my house to my children now and avoid inheritance tax later?” It sounds like a straightforward way to reduce your estate’s taxable value. But in practice, gifting your home can be one of the most misunderstood and misapplied strategies in estate planning.
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