He and his wife have made no effort to pay us back. They are both in good health and employed, but always say they are short of money. When we brought up the subject our son, an only child, indicated it was no sacrifice on our part as the funds were part of an insurance…
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I attended a family reunion recently.
And some of my aunts and uncles were talking about our “heirs’ property”. It appears I have some interest in an old house and tract of land, what should I do? Heirs property occurs when an estate that contains real property is not probated.[1] Since real property passes as of the date of death, interests…
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Which is better, wills or living trusts?
Some attorneys and financial planners prefer living trusts as a primary estate planning vehicle, but each have their usefulness. Wills can be prepared inexpensively, are familiar and understood by the average person to speak on behalf of a loved one at death. Wills are probated. Probate administration in some states is long and expensive and…
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I have real property in a living trust.
I want to sell the property, but wondered how to convey the deed when I find a buyer. At the very least the deed over to the new owner will have to be accompanied by a notarized Certificate of Trust verifying the continued existence of the trust, the grantor’s or some other person’s role as…
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