Deed named for former first lady could be key to planning your estate Giving your home to loved ones when you pass away could cost you control and your family money if not done carefully. Author: Jeff Valin Updated: 11:44 PM EDT July 19, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Your house might be your single most valuable financial asset. So you want to make sure you can give it to those you love when you die, without giving up the farm. That can be tricky. “If it’s not done properly it can lead to unpleasant and undesired consequences,” real estate attorney Zach Roth at Ansbacher Law said while discussing estate planning strategies.