3 Steps to Take When You Inherit Property with a Mortgage

Many people are confused about their obligations and options in these cases. First and foremost, the mortgage is still due. Repayment obligation does not terminate with the death of the original [...]

The 5 Steps of a Massachusetts Probate

While there are some ways to expedite the process and reduce the amount of inherited property involved, some legal proceedings are almost inevitable when a loved one dies. Properly understood and [...]

Dealing With Inherited Real Estate That’s In Foreclosure

The loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but when that loss is coupled with the prospect of losing the family home, inherited real estate, which is typically the most valuable asset in [...]

Foreclosure Rate Going Up Again In Bay State

The lingering effects of the Great Recession, and the fact that many homes are still underwater, are driving the foreclosure rate in Massachusetts back up. Some observers contend that the [...]

Prince’s Estate: Minnesota Judge Removes Most Would-Be Heirs

Update: Prince’s Estate in Probate The dreams of fame and fortune turned out to be short lived for 29 people who claimed to have a lawful share of Prince Nelson’s legacy. Carver County [...]

Emotional Issues in Selling Inherited Property

Nearly all residential real estate transactions involve both a financial and an emotional component. For example, a motivated seller might take less money and a needy buyer might be willing to [...]

Protect Your Vacant Inherited Property from Burglary

According to SafeguardTheWorld, homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be broken into, burglarized or vandalized. This number increases tenfold when there is a vacant home with [...]

Your Local Probate Attorney: Helping Hands in a Trying Time

Carrying out the duties as an estate executor is probably one of the most thankless and time-consuming jobs. Many administrators agree to take on this burden out of loyalty to the deceased, and [...]

Aftermath of Prince Nelson’s Death Highlights Heirship Disputes

All the people who claim to be Prince’s heirs must provide sworn testimony to support their claims, according to a Carver County, Minnesota district judge. The judge’s order requires prospective [...]

Pros and Cons of Selling your Probate or Inherited Property with a Real Estate Agent

Previous posts covered selling to an investor, selling via an auction and selling on your own (for sale by owner). Today, I want to share information with you on selling with a real estate agent. [...]

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