Community Property and Probate

Dear Len & Rosie,

My wife and I are both in our 50's. We are in the middle of buying a new home, and we plan to retire in a few years. We do not have a trust, and our wills are fifteen years old and out-of-date. Our net worth is now about $1.65 million. How should we hold title to our new home? We don't think we should want our two children on the title at this time.

Dan

Capital Gains on Joint Property

Dear Len & Rosie,

Mother passed away two months ago. We just found the deed to the house. All five names were on the deed - mom and the four kids. When we sell the house do we have to pay capitol gains tax?  If so how much?

Judy