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REAL ESTATE DEEDS USED WHEN FUNDING YOUR TRUST

Gabriel Katzner - July 19, 2022 - Trust Administration

When using trusts in your estate plan, it is essential to fund the trust. Transferring your real estate from personal ownership to the Trust is essential to avoid the expensive and time-consuming probate process. To retitle your real estate in the trust’s name involves recording a deed with the local recording authority. Retitling your real […]

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SELLING REAL ESTATE AFTER A DEATH

SELLING REAL ESTATE AFTER A DEATH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Gabriel Katzner - July 9, 2021 - Wills

Handling the final affairs for a loved one can be overwhelming, especially after an unexpected death. Selling your loved ones real estate may be one of those tasks. Seeking the help of a real estate agent is essential, but before you make that call consider some of the key issues you may come across. Determining […]

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PASS REAL ESTATE ON TO YOUR LOVED ONES

HOW TO PASS REAL ESTATE ON TO YOUR LOVED ONES

Gabriel Katzner - June 7, 2021 - Real Estate

Many people own real estate in the form of homes, businesses, or investments. In addition, to being a great investment, real estate can double as a personal residence. Investments can be rental, recreational, commercial, or farm properties. How you legally own your real estate has important legal implications on how you can pass real estate […]

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estate planning is hard after the death of a loved one

AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: REVIEW YOUR PROPERTY AND ACCOUNTS

Gabriel Katzner - April 12, 2021 - Estate Planning

As each new year rolls around, you might have traditions and tasks that you take care of to make the upcoming year easier and more productive for your family. Estate planning for your accounts and properties and their ownership should be included in these yearly plans, especially after the death of a loved one. How […]

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Joint Tenancy

JOINT TENANCY: FIVE ATYPICAL SITUATIONS

Gabriel Katzner - March 22, 2021 - Estate Planning

Mark and Jennifer own a four-bedroom home in a suburb of Chicago. They have three young children and have been married for ten years. Mark is a stay-at-home father who has a small online freelance business. Jennifer is the VP of a major insurance company. They own the property under joint tenancy with rights of […]

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