Real Estate Roundtable
Inherited Property: How to Protect Your Family & Avoid Deed Fraud | Tammy Legette
What happens to your family’s property when someone dies - and who has the authority to decide what happens next? Inherited property can create conflicts over ownership, probate, family decisions, and deed fraud. Lancelot Lenard , host of The Real Estate Roundtable and a Florida REALTOR®, brings together top agents, investors, and industry experts for in-depth conversations on Florida real estate, real estate strategy, and agent success . In this episode, Lancelot speaks with Tammy Legette , a licensed broker, author, and founder of Inherited Property Navigator, about protecting inherited property and generational wealth. Hosted by: Lancelot Lenard Guest: Tammy Legette is a licensed real estate broker, author, and founder of Inherited Property Navigator with over 26 years of experience. She created the CIPN™ (Certified Inherited Property Navigator) certification and authored From Death to Disposition™: The Deed That Shouldn't Exist . What You'll Learn: ✔️ How to determine who has authority over inherited property before signing documents ✔️ Why families need to understand probate before transferring or selling property ✔️ How deed fraud can transfer property without the owner's knowledge ✔️ Why multiple heirs can create conflicts over ownership and equity ✔️ What real estate agents should verify before listing inherited property ✔️ Why due diligence and title work can prevent failed transactions ✔️ How grief, family relationships, and emotions affect inherited property decisions ✔️ Why families should keep an eye on their deed to protect generational wealth Key Questions Answered Q: What should heirs do before signing documents?A: Understand who has authority and make sure the estate and probate process properly identifies the heirs. Q: What is deed fraud?A: Deed fraud occurs when someone illegally transfers property into another person's name without the owner's knowledge. Q: What should agents verify before listing inherited property?A: Agents should identify the heirs, confirm who has authority to sign, review required documents, and understand applicable state laws. For Homebuyers & Real Estate Agents If you own, inherit, or represent someone with inherited property, understand the ownership and authority issues before you sign, list, or sell. ⏳ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Tammy's Inherited Property Mission 2:54 - What Happens Without an Estate Plan 5:11 - How Deed Fraud Works 6:07 - A Real Family Deed Fraud Case 9:25 - How to Check Your Property Deed 12:24 - Why Mortgages Don't Prevent Deed Fraud 13:44 - Managing Multiple Heirs & Family Issues 15:40 - Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent 26:36 - What to Look for in a REALTOR 28:29 - Inherited Property Mistakes to Avoid 30:27 - Agent Mistakes With Inherited Property 36:11 - CIPN Certification & Working With Heirs 37:05 - Protecting Your Generational Wealth Connect with Tammy Legette: Website → inheritedpropertynavigator.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tammy_legette/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/tammybarbourlegette Follow Lancelot Lenard – The Real Estate Round Table: Website → https://thesirlancelotproperties.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLancelot Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thesirlancelotgroup/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancelot-lenard-10b5b873/ Enjoyed the episode? FOLLOW , RATE ⭐ & REVIEW the podcast! Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #TheRealEstateRoundtable #LancelotLenard #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstateRoundtable #FloridaRealtor #RealEstateInvesting #AgentSuccess #RealEstateStrategy #RealEstateExperts
