06/04/2026
How you take ownership of a property — also known as “vesting” — matters more than most buyers realize.
Different vesting options can affect what happens to the property in the future, especially when it comes to inheritance and ownership rights.
For example, a survivorship deed allows ownership to automatically transfer to the surviving owner if one owner passes away. Other vesting options may handle ownership transfers differently depending on the situation.
For agents: this is a great conversation to have early so clients understand how they want to hold title before closing.
At Network Land Title Agency, we help ensure ownership is set up correctly from day one so there are no surprises later.