If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, you understand that real estate can be complicated business. You have to smooth out a wide spectrum of details before finally moving into or letting go of your home. For example, suppose you’ve already found the...
Estate planning isn’t just about detailing who will inherit your assets when you’re gone. A big part of estate planning is – or should be – about planning for a time when you may need to rely on others to make crucial decisions for you, handle your finances and care...
Real estate transactions can involve many legal documents and intricacies that may leave individuals feeling overwhelmed. One essential document you should always pay attention to during a transaction is a deed because it outlines the legal transfer of property from a...
When the court appoints a guardian for an individual, it’s typically done in the best interest of the person involved. However, there are situations where you might believe that the appointment of a guardian is not in the individual’s best interest. In such cases, you...
Inheriting a home from a loved one is often a mixed blessing. Whether immediately or sometime in the future, you’ll likely sell it and make a fair amount of money on it. However, in the meantime, there are a lot of things to deal with. You’ll need to continue paying...
Families need to address numerous financial and practical challenges when one of their own dies. Those who lose a loved one who crafted an estate plan before they passed will have some degree of guidance regarding what they should do with their assets. Even if someone...
The executor or personal representative of an estate will have a lot of responsibilities to fulfill. They must manage the probate process in the courts and take care of the resources left behind by the decedent. They have to distribute assets, file tax returns and...
It’s not unusual for folks who live in areas with harsh winters to migrate down to Florida each year for the duration – but when these “snowbirds” pass away it can create some major confusion about their estates and the probate process. Probate is the formal process...
Those who have not engaged in estate administration or who haven't lost any close loved ones as adults often don't know much about the probate process. Frequently, the only thing they know is that probate court is notorious for taking a long time to complete. Some...
When it comes to properties, buyers, sellers, or anyone who inherits property after the death of someone must ensure that there are no title issues associated with the property. What is a clear title? A title that is free of liens or levies from creditors or others...
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