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How to Probate a Will Without An Attorney
Probate is the legal process that ensures your debts are paid and legal title to your assets is transferred to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries. If you have a will, the probate process will determine whether the will is authentic and valid. During the process, an executor will be appointed to administer the estate. […]
What is a Probate Lawyer/Attorney and Why Do I Need One?
A probate lawyer, or probate attorney, guides the executors of an estate through the probate process. Usually, when a probate lawyer is hired, he or she handles all the paperwork and proceedings in court. A probate lawyer also can advise the executor on actions the executor must take and guide the executor through […]
What is Probate Court and What Happens at a Probate Court Hearing?
Probate is the legal process that ensures your debts are paid and legal title to your assets is transferred to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries. If you have a will, the probate process will determine whether the will is authentic and valid. What is a Probate Court? A probate court is a judicial […]
What is the Cost of Probate?
Probate is the legal process that ensures your debts are paid and legal title of your assets is transferred to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries. If you have a will, the probate process determines whether the will is authentic and valid. Probate is required for all estates, whether or not you have a will, […]
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What is a Probate Estate?
Probate is the legal process that ensures your debts are paid and legal title of the assets you owned at the time of your death are transferred to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries. If you have a will, the probate process also will determine whether the will is authentic and valid. Not all […]
Bob’s Journal for 10/22/20
This Pandemic Recession has Been Different Than any Other This pandemic recession has been different than any other, and it shows in some anomalies in the data. The combination of monetary and fiscal stimulus has been unprecedented, especially in the United States. That has caused an unusual response among households. Income declined dramatically in the […]
What Are the Different Types of Reverse Mortgages?
Reverse mortgages are loans available for people who are 62 or older that allow them to tap their home equity while still residing in their homes and without having to make regular loan payments. In a reverse mortgage, the lender gives money to the homeowner as either a lump sum, fixed regular payment, or a […]
What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does it Work?
A reverse mortgage, also known as a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM), is a loan available to homeowners over the age of 62 that allows them to borrow money based upon the value of their home equity, their age, and current interest rates. Proceeds from a reverse mortgage can be received as a lump sum, […]
