As of the end of 2022, approximately 18.6 million individual taxpayers owed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a total of $316 billion in overdue taxes. Yes, you can buy a house if you owe taxes, but getting a mortgage can be more difficult if you owe taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or state […]
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A quitclaim deed is a legal document used to transfer interest in a property from the grantor to the grantee. It does not guarantee that the grantor has a legal interest or right to the property. A quitclaim deed is a way to transfer property ownership quickly and easily, but it has limitations. Ian and […]
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Michael and Jill own a home appraised at $3 million. The home has been in their family for generations. The couple plans to leave the home to their four children when they die. All four children will be tenants in common, and they each will inherit 25% of the interest in the family home. They […]
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Inheritance can be complicated, especially if multiple people inherit the same asset and a legal will does not contain explicit instructions for how the property should be managed or divided. Mike has three daughters; one is married and has two children. His other two daughters still live in the family home. Imagine the disagreements that […]
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Putting a house in a trust offers several advantages. As one of the most valuable assets in your estate, it is essential to know about any potential tax and creditor protections you are eligible to receive if you put your house in a trust. If you own a home in New York, it is important […]
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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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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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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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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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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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