Does a vacation home in another state complicate my estate plan?

For this legal issue, the right solution depends on title, mortgage terms, state law, taxes, and the owner's broader estate plan. The law of the property's state generally governs real estate, which can require an additional probate process called ancillary administration when the property is owned individually. The rules for probate, trusts, property, and family claims are not uniform nationwide, so the family should have state specific counsel confirm the documents and existing court or title status before making a permanent move.