Real Estate with Causes accepts donated real estate anywhere in Los Angeles: houses, condos, land and commercial buildings. A Los Angeles real estate donation follows California’s deed, transfer tax and recording rules, which we handle. We prepare the deed and record it with the Los Angeles County recorder.
Federal tax rules are the same in every state. These three things are set by California and Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County charges the California documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, and the City of Los Angeles adds its own transfer tax, including Measure ULA on high-value sales. Deeds for no consideration are commonly declared exempt on the face of the deed, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report goes with the deed. We prepare the grant or quitclaim deed customary for a California gift.
Deeds are recorded with the Los Angeles County recorder for Los Angeles County. You sign before a notary wherever you live, and we handle the filing.
The property types Los Angeles donors bring us most often. Each links to the full guide for that type, including how it compares to selling.
Los Angeles County charges the California documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, and the City of Los Angeles adds its own transfer tax, including Measure ULA on high-value sales. Deeds for no consideration are commonly declared exempt on the face of the deed, and we confirm the treatment when we prepare yours.
No. We prepare the deed in the form California requires for Los Angeles County, you sign before a notary where you live, and we record it with the Los Angeles County recorder.
California has a state income tax, and whether and how it follows the federal charitable deduction is set by California law. Your advisor can confirm how it applies to you.
Reviewed, not refused. What matters is whether the taxes owed are well below what the property can sell for. Delinquent taxes are a lien, so they are handled before or at transfer, and where California or Los Angeles County rules require payment first we plan around that with you.
Often, within the authority the will and the California probate court give the personal representative. If the property passed outside probate, the heirs on title sign together. Tell us where the estate stands and we will tell you who needs to sign.
We do not provide tax or legal advice. State transfer tax rules change; we confirm current requirements when we prepare each deed. Consult your own advisor.
The address or a parcel number is enough to start.
