Is it procrastination or the belief that a will isn’t necessary – you have time to do it later – you don’t have enough assets – or it’s just too expensive? If any of these fit you, you’re not alone. These are common myths about estate planning, but it does means you don’t have the protection you need should the…
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TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
Transfer on Death Deeds are growing in popularity in the U.S. and are now allowed in about 27 states, including Minnesota, Washington and Alaska. They can be a great additional tool for estate plans. Here is a general overview of what they are and how they work: – A Transfer on Death Deed or TODD is a deed that lets…
One of the Biggest Disputes Between Real Estate Buyers and Sellers: Property Condition Disclosures
Most residential real estate transactions go relatively smooth with little or no real hiccups. However, they can and do go sideways so it is important to be smart and careful in yours, and know that property condition disclosures are one of the major disputes between buyers and sellers. So here are a couple tips to hopefully help avoid them: SELLERS…