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Inheriting certain kinds of property could seem like a major personal boon, which is why testators might consider passing a home to one person. For someone without the income to put together a down payment on a home, receiving a house from someone's estate could...
Most estate-planning discussions revolve around passing on wealth from parents to children. But as CNBC reports, U.S. Census data suggests that at least 11 percent of American aged 55 and above are child-free. Without kids to inherit your assets, is estate planning...
To say that the real estate market has gone through some rapid shifts over the last couple of years would be a massive understatement. Right now, mortgage interest rates have more than doubled in the last year alone, which is giving would-be buyers pause and sending...
In theory, the inheritance that family members receive can be a source of comfort as they adjust to the reality of having lost someone that they love. People may expect to move into a loved one's home shortly after their funeral, for example. In practice, there is...
When you want to buy a home, you’re about to make a major financial decision. One of the things you have to do is make sure that the purchase is a smart one. Before you buy a home, it’s wise to have a title search performed. This will look for clouds, which are...
You're making an offer on a new residential property. You know that most people put contingencies into these offers. They set things up so that they can walk away from the offer if the contingency isn't met. A home inspection contingency is one of the most common...
As you approach retirement, you may find that you have debts that you will not be able to pay after leaving work. You will be on a limited income, and you may not see a way to handle those debts prior to reaching your retirement. Now may be a good time to consider...
If you have received a notice that your home is going into foreclosure, you need to take action as soon as possible. It is a possibility that you could save your home and continue living in it if you approach the foreclosure in the right way. One of the best options...
You probably carefully considered the social consequences of serving as an executor before you accepted the position. The size of the estate and the relationship you had with the testator can influence your willingness to take on this substantial responsibility. Most...
As you grow older, you likely become more and more aware of the need for an estate plan. Part of this is just the fact that you're Gathering more assets, and you're thinking about what's going to happen to those assets and how it's going to impact your family. What...