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Adding your children or grandchildren to your home's title using a "quick claim" (quitclaim) deed seems like a fast, inexpensive way to avoid probate in Florida. However, this common DIY estate planning tactic often triggers massive, unexpected tax bills and legal complications for the very people you are trying to help. If you are considering adding family members to your deed, here is what you need to know to protect your property and your heirs. The "Specific Language" Dan