Elder Law tips for Real Estate Attorneys It is important for real estate attorneys to keep some elder law issues in mind. If a client asks you to prepare a deed transferring his house to his children (or worse, if the client requests that you transfer his parent’s house to himself), alarms should go off in your head. This is a quick summary of some issues that should be considered before the transfer. Lois G. Andrews, June 21, 2006   READ>> New Rules for IRA and Plan Payments There have been important recent changes to IRS rules governing payments from IRAs and qualified plans (such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans). A few of the most significant are discussed in this News Alert. Lois G. Andrews, October 21, 2003   READ>> Home Owners' Insurance Issues If you have transferred an interest in property, it is important to make sure that your casualty and liability insurance companies are aware of the new ownership. If the companies have not been notified, you may run into difficulties if you make a claim for damage or if you are sued for damages. Common transfers that you may not have realized require a change in insurance. Lois G. Andrews, October 21, 2003   READ>>       Copyright © 2003 - 2006 by Andrews & Young, P.C. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include the above copyright notice. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor intended to be legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.