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29th September 2009
this regard, Ohio is a good place for genealogic researches.
To gather pertinent records in order to give you a framework to work on, you need supporting papers or documents. Ohio provides you with such locations to gather such documents.
Fundam... Read >
Author: Alvin Mitchell23rd September 2009
1. What is Probate?
Probate is the method by which the assets of a deceased person are gathered, creditors paid, and the remainder of the estate distributed to beneficiaries. In most Florida counties, the probate system is conducted in a specialized pr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Probate is often a complex process and the challenge of handling the details and red tape of a probate or trust can seem overwhelming. If you are faced with the prospects of handling a probate trust, estates, and other probate matters in California, then ... Read >
Author: jaiseo25th August 2009
One simple answer to the question why you need a trust is to avoid probate. If you die in San Diego without a will or a trust, your estate will have to go through probate, a costly procedure in California in terms of probate fees, time, and emotional toll... Read >
Author: Carol Ronquillo25th August 2009
After Michael Jackson died, no family members could find a will or a trust. His mother filed a petition with the Los Angeles Probate Court to be named the administratrix of his estate believing that he died intestate. Soon after she filed, a former lawy... Read >
Author: Carol Ronquillo25th August 2009
There are many issues that can arise in the area of wills and trusts that have to be resolved by litigation. Litigation can involve a will contest, where the validity of a will is being challenged. There can be disagreements about the execution of the wil... Read >
Author: Carol Ronquillo12th August 2009
In today’s economy, the experts say this is a buyer’s market. Foreclosure properties are in high abundance. This offers a great opportunity for making foreclosure investments.
Learning how to find foreclosures is one of the first steps. Finding ... Read >
Author: KimberlyAnn04th August 2009
It's not a coincidence that so many Americans have turned to Legal Plans. Over 100 million people have some form of legal insurance plan or discount membership. The obvious reason is savings; lower fees for all types of legal services.
Do not confus... Read >
Author: Todd E. Reeber, CPA03rd August 2009
It may come as a surprise that most fights, when someone passes away, are over a house. Dealing with real estate probate is a big hassle. Heirs can be engaged in a years-long fight before a probate judge makes his or her ruling. Everyone who thinks they s... Read >
Author: Gerard20th July 2009
Law of succession – basic questions and answers from sollicitor Dr. Christian Kotz
Law of succession – „Nothing is more certain than the death, nothing is more uncertain than the hour“ - Anselm von Canterbury (in 1033-1109 – English philosopher... Read >
Author: Christian Dr. Kotz17th July 2009
Probate court specializes in handling all matters governed by equity law. The main function of this special court is to oversee distribution of decedents' estates. However, probate court also presides over hundreds of legal issues including marriage, name... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov12th July 2009
At any given time, there are hundreds of properties tied up in probate court. Due to this, there is a great deal of opportunity for a real estate investor to purchase these properties at a substantial discount and make a profit. By investing in probate ... Read >
Author: carlford7012th July 2009
Real estate investors tend to only look at foreclosures, REOs, and run down properties, but they may be missing one category of properties that can make them a huge profit. This is probate properties. Probate is the process that your property goes throu... Read >
Author: saddamhussain0712th July 2009
When a person dies, the property that they own goes into probate. Probate is the process of disbursing the estate of a deceased person and by finding these properties, you can often find properties at a very good price. Probate investing is one area of ... Read >
Author: saddamhussain0709th July 2009
Probate is the legal process used within the United States to validate a decedent's Last Will and Testament and distribute assets to designated heirs. During the process of probate, everything the decedent owned is frozen; meaning it cannot be sold, excha... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov06th July 2009
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will ever create. This legally-binding contract is used to describe your final wishes in the event of your death. The last will allows you to appoint an estate administrator to oversee y... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov19th June 2009
In today's age and times, we strongly feel that every single person in the United States requires a will or testament.
I often hear different people inquiring as to whether they should have a will or not. As a minimum guideline, if you possess propert... Read >
Author: Tom Jenkins12th June 2009
Probated is used in reference to the legal process of placing a value on assets belonging to a person that has died. When people die everything they own must be organized, inventoried and appraised before assets can be distributed to rightful heirs. At mi... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov11th May 2009
Inheritance cash advances are not loans with monthly payments to repay. Inheritance cash advances do not have to be repaid by beneficiaries at all. The decedent's estate pays the lender once it has gone through the probate process.
Inheritance cash adv... Read >
Author: Simon Volkov16th April 2009
Being named an Executor or personal representative of a will is a daunting and rewarding experience. There are not many qualifications for being an Executor, but the responsibility requires one to practice “fiduciary duty” or to act in good faith and ... Read >
Author: Kevin Johnson15th April 2009
Being named an Executor or personal representative of a will is a daunting and rewarding experience. There are not many qualifications for being an Executor, but the responsibility requires one to practice “fiduciary duty” or to act in good faith and ... Read >
Author: Kevin Johnson20th February 2009
The key to success in this industry is finding the perfect project to flip and then knowing how to market and resell for the most profit. We understand that you may be in the information-gathering stage and may not be ready to open up about who you are ... Read >
Author: jingjingtang02nd February 2009
There are few things in life that are an absolute certainty. Morbid as it sounds, death is one of those certainties. However, life is not predictable and could take a turn for the worst at any moment. Unlike other unpredictable events in life, the certain... Read >
Author: clarencer20th November 2008
Did you know you could find out a lot about a person by searching public court records? There are certain things available through searching public court records that can help you find a lost loved one, biological parents or inheritance claims that may b... Read >
Author: JD Dean21st October 2008
In every real estate transaction there are a wide variety of legal issues that must be taken care of. Contracts should always be reviewed by an attorney who understands the nuances of real estate law. But there are also state specific State laws to cont... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta14th October 2008
It is hard to imagine a more painful and traumatizing loss than the death of a child. There is no greater tragedy or injustice. When such a loss was caused by negligence or the lack of care by the person responsible, justice cries out that they be held ... Read >
11th September 2008
The durable power of attorney (POA) is a legal form, which can be used by a competent adult to appoint another person to act as their agent to manage their financial affairs. It's 'durable' because it stays in full effect even if you become disabled. Usua... Read >
Author: dmf3283509th September 2008
Will contests are typically brought on by family members from wealthy families who believe they were cheated out of their share of the inheritance of the assets involved. A legal battle may also erupt though when a family member believes the will was frau... Read >
Author: dmf3283515th August 2008
A wrongful death claim exists when someone dies as a result of the negligence of another party. Fatal injuries occur frequently in car crashes, motorcycle and truck accidents, medical negligence, and product liability claims. These cases differ from ot... Read >
13th August 2008
Prenuptial agreements are forms that act as a practical solution for dealing with the topic of how finances will be handled in a marriage. Although these forms are critical in preventing financial inequality, popping the question of using a prenuptial agr... Read >
Author: dmf3283512th August 2008
A joint account is a good option for those individuals who want or need more than one person authorized to use a bank account. Generally speaking, when you open a new checking or savings account at a bank or credit union your name will appear on the accou... Read >
Author: Nadia Daud12th August 2008
A joint account is a good option for those individuals who want or need more than one person authorized to use a bank account. Generally speaking, when you open a new checking or savings account at a bank or credit union your name will appear on the accou... Read >
Author: Nadia Daud17th July 2008
A prenuptial agreement is basically a legal contract where the couple will agree to who will own what when married. Having a prenup will prevent a contested divorce. A contested divorce is when the couple can't agree upon how to distribute the assets. Con... Read >
Author: dmf3283523rd June 2008
The legal process for distribution of the estate of a deceased person is known as probate. Skifterett is often a time-consuming and confusing process for those involved. Most lack of knowledge of the probate process because of inexperience with the proces... Read >
Author: ebet sanders23rd June 2008
No one does not voluntarily elect a probate. People are too busy or concerned about the risk to health or other things to plan. They pass away without a living trust and their heirs in general ---- ---- their children to notice that they will not be able ... Read >
Author: ebet sanders25th April 2008
At common law, an estate consisted of the tangible assets of real and personal property which belong to a natural person. More recently, the concept of an estate has been expanded to encompass any thing of value to which the deceased person was or might h... Read >
Author: Joseph H. 18th April 2008
In this article, I want to tackle the legal subject of probate. This may sound like an odd topic for real estate investors, but, in fact, you can often find good investments when someone passes away.
It's a fact of human nature that inheritors of proba... Read >
06th April 2008
A will is a legal document that helps you to protect your assets and minimize any dispute over the distribution of your estate when you pass on. When created properly, a will is a tool that will control the distribution of your property upon your death. A... Read >
Author: dmf3283521st September 2007
As defined under Arizona law, estate planning is planning the management and the disposition of your assets while you are alive and after your death. For help determining which estate planning vehicles are right for you, given your age, your financial si... Read >
Author: Zola30th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 John Fraker
Trust Administration enjoys many advantages over the cumbersome, bureaucratic Probate process.
This article will address only the advantages of Trust Administration as a process, not the benefits of a Living Trust. The... Read >
Author: JohnFraker15th June 2007
Life Insurance Beneficiaries are going to be the people who receive the benefits. Many people do not realize that the selection of beneficiaries is a very critical part of the Life Insurance process.
Life Insurance Beneficiaries are the entities that a... Read >
Author: Barry Waxler04th May 2007
1. Procrastinating. The biggest mistake people make when buying life insurance is delaying the purchase. The simple logic of the actuarial table is this: The younger you are, the less life insurance costs. The older you are, the more you pay. The death be... Read >
Author: Bradley Steffens24th April 2007
Several years ago, a young mother (I'll call her Mary) and her children suffered a horrible tragedy. Mary's Husband had committed suicide. It was terrible. Sometime after the funeral when things had calmed down, Mary went to the Probate Court to probate h... Read >
Author: Stephen Best03rd April 2007
A Will is a legal document outlining a person’s final wishes for distributing their property post-mortem. A Will Contest is a type of litigation stating there is a disagreement with the current Will, and must go through Probate Court to be resolved. Wat... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice06th March 2007
You have a number of choices when it comes to selecting a beneficiary (or beneficiaries) for your IRA. Some are appropriate. Some are mistakes and can lead to delays and expenses in getting the funds to your desired recipients. Some may even exclude some ... Read >
Author: Robert D. Cavanaugh, CLU19th February 2007
Estate planners have a variety of probate-avoidance tools at their disposal. One of these is beneficiary or payable on death (POD) designations. Beneficiary and POD designations allow you to determine who will benefit from life insurance contracts, retire... Read >
Author: Accendo Academy29th December 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Ainer & Fraker, L.L.P.
Who will care for your children if you should die before their 18th birthday?
A difficult thought, to be sure. It may help to know that you can provide for your children's well-being should such a disaster ... Read >
Author: John Erik Fraker, Esq.22nd November 2006
There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about last wills, living wills and living trusts.
While nobody likes to think about their own mortality, preparing both a will and a living will can save your loved ones from having to make a lot of... Read >
Author: Nora Cole22nd July 2006
Do you know how your life will be divided after your death? Who will your estate go to Who will look after your children? With an estate plan you decide. You are in control of your family's security in the event that something tragic should happen.
Now ... Read >
Author: Aaron Grey06th January 2006
Everyone should make a will. It isn't a morbid thing to do, and in fact is just plain commonsense to do to ensure WHAT you have goes to WHO you want to have it, in due time of course!
Here are a few simple steps for you take:
Decide what to include ... Read >
Author: David Skul31st August 2005
One of our investor students told us of an interesting probate deal or "adventure" they're working on now and while it's a good story, it also illustrates lots of the ins and out of probate or estate issues and purchases.
The Seller (we'll call him Sco... Read >
Author: Lou Castillo
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