Moving to a nursing home can be a really big step, but it can also be in the best interests of both an older person with advancing care and assistance needs as well as loved ones that may worry about the older person living on their own. As you move to a nursing home...
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What to Expect in the 2022 Home Buying Market
As the decade-long housing shortage collided with record-low mortgage rates, changing labor demographics, and increased chances for younger homeowners to purchase their first homes, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a home-buying frenzy in 2021.
With record-low loan rates, the fastest yearly rise in single-family home values and rents, record-low foreclosure rates, and the largest amount of...
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Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Your Estate Plan
When you think of estate planning, you generally picture someone in their mid-60s or older. If you’re below retirement age, you might think you have years to go before you need to consult an estate-planning attorney. But what if you found out there are a wide range of benefits to planning an estate far...
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Timeshare Trusts and Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider
Making preparations for what you want to happen to your timeshare when you pass away can be a difficult task. Many timeshare owners wish to pass on their pleasant timeshare experiences to their friends or family.
If this sounds like something you’re considering, it’s essential to talk with prospective beneficiaries ahead of time. Because timeshares...
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How Does a Realtor Set Your Home’s Listing Price?
When hiring a real estate agent, you may be wondering how they'll accurately price your home for sale. It isn't magic, but there is a great deal of skill and expertise required in the process.
It's a good idea to keep in mind that there is no such thing as a single list price. Different...
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Why Avoid Probate?
Probate is the court monitored process of administering an estate after a person has passed away. You may have heard that it can be a good idea to try to avoid probate, which can be accomplished during the estate planning process. At this point, however, you may be wondering why it can be so...
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The Benefits of Funding a Trust with Out of State Property
In addition to estate planning basics such as a will and advance health care directives, you may want to look into adding a trust or two as well. Trusts can vary in scope and purpose, but can come with a number of benefits when properly executed. In order to establish a trust, a trustee...
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Tips for Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection
As a real estate buyer, you may be anxious to wrap things up and close on a property. The process can be long and arduous. Finalizing the deal is likely something you are looking forward to with great anticipation. Don’t let the rush to the finish line prevent you from taking important steps to...
Buying a Home? Reasons Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Attorney
Buying a home is an exciting, and often stressful, time! For many, purchasing a home may very well be the single biggest purchase they make in a lifetime. In addition to the financial investment, there is also a significant emotional investment in buying a home, a place where many hope to build memories for...
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What Is the Difference Between a First and Third Party Special Needs Trust?
Everyone should have an estate plan in place. It is a plan that helps protect your best interests and those of the ones you love in the face of an otherwise uncertain future. Because estate plans are such a reflection of a person and family’s circumstances and situation, every estate plan can and should look...
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