3432: [Part 1] Transferring a Primary Residence to Children by Sean Mullaney of FI Tax Guy on Legacy Decisions

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🗓️ 23 January 2026

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3432: Sean Mullaney breaks down the key legal and tax considerations for parents looking to pass their home to their children, whether they’re minors or adults. From the flexibility of revocable living trusts to the potential pitfalls of joint tenancy, this episode offers a clear, practical guide to making informed decisions while avoiding costly mistakes. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitaxguy.com/2020/08/ Quotes to ponder: "It is often best to work with a lawyer to transfer the primary residence to a revocable living trust." "The best thing about a revocable living trust: as long as the grantor(s) is/are alive, the trust is fully revocable! So mistakes can be easily fixed." "Parents placing their primary residence in their own revocable living trust does not necessitate the filing of a federal gift tax return (Form 709)." Episode references: IRS Publication 551: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p551 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.9	Transferring a primary residence to children, part one by Sean Mullaney of Phi Tax Guy.com.
1:13.3	How do you pass your family's house to your children? It's a pressing question and
1:18.4	involves significant tax, legal, and emotional considerations. Unfortunately, it's a topic
1:24.4	about which there is much confusion. This blog post discusses some of the important considerations,
1:30.9	but as a blog post, it can only scratch the surface.
1:34.6	Anyone looking to efficiently pass on their home
1:37.2	is well advised to consult with their own lawyer,
1:40.1	tax professional, and in some cases, their banker as well.
1:44.2	Minor Children To my mind, the primary planning objective tax professional, and in some cases, their banker as well. Minor children.
1:46.2	To my mind, the primary planning objective of married couples with minor children
1:50.4	is to account for what happens if both spouses die.
1:54.7	Such couples would want their children taking care of in the most flexible manner possible.
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