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  1. How does property transfer after death?

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    Whether or not you have a validly executed Will, your estate will go through Probate to the extent that you die owning assets in your name. "Probate" is the legal process through which a deceased person's affairs are formally settled. First, an attorney must be retained to open u...

  2. Planning the Powers of Your Personal Representative

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    Without advance planning, Probate may be needed to distribute real estate, bank accounts, and other assets. If you have a Will, you designate the Personal Representative who manages your estate. You can also decide what powers the Personal Representative will have over your esta...

  3. Buying Real Estate With Someone Else

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    Whether for personal, business, or investment reasons, many people desire to purchase property with another person or partner. A joint purchase is particularly desirable where sharing the financial burdens associated with property ownership allows the parties to purchase a proper...

  4. Real Estate Privacy Trust

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    The Real Estate Privacy Trust is sometimes referred to genericaly as the 'Land Trust'. It allows you to better enhance and preserve your privacy as to the ownership of real estate. Used in conjunction with an LLC, the trust provides for someone (perhaps a married sister with a di...

  5. How long does the probate or administration of an estate take?

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    Whether or not you have a validly executed Will, your estate will go through Probate to the extent that you die owning assets in your name. "Probate" is the legal process through which a deceased person's affairs are formally settled. First, an attorney must be retained to open u...

  6. Is signing a will a formal process?

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    Yes, a will is only valid if it complies with the formalities of execution imposed by your state. Failure to comply invalidates a will, and an invalid will is no will at all. Remember, small mistakes have huge consequences. Consult an estate planning profession to create an e...

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