Transfer of Title (Voluntary vs. Involuntary)

Title can move from one person to another in two ways: either you want to give it up, or the law forces you to give it up.1. Voluntary Alienation (You Choose)This is the normal way property changes hands. "Alienation" just means transferring ownership.Deed: You sell the house or give it as a gift. You sign a deed to transfer title.Will: You die and leave the house to your heirs in your Will. (This is called dying Testate).2. Involuntary Alienation (The Law Chooses)This happens without the owner's consent. The law steps in and moves the title to someone else.Intestate Succession (Dying without a Will): If you die without a will, state law decides who gets your property (your spouse, kids, etc.). You didn't choose them; the law did.