There are many overlapping issues regarding real estate ownership, transactions, and estate planning, such as asset protection and tax consequences. Creating an estate plan to work seamlessly with your real estate interests can save your inheritors time, frustration, and money…
Trusts are not exclusive to the wealthy, anyone can benefit from setting up a trust. Do you want to keep your affairs private and stay out of probate court? Maybe you have stepchildren? Do you want to leave money to…
When selecting housing for a loved one with special needs, there are some important factors to consider first. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state, local government, and other organizations that can help you. At…
A real estate sales contract also called a purchase contract, details a home’s sale price and the terms of the contract between a buyer and a seller. A prospective buyer will present a purchase agreement to the seller outlining the…
Many elderly Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurologic disorder marked by a steady decline in cognitive, behavioral, and social skills. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of…
You are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or sick loved one at some point in your life. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their…
Telemedicine can be described as health-related services and information being distributed by electronic technologies. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During the coronavirus pandemic…
Most Americans consider real property, like their home, the most significant part of their overall net worth. How the home and other pieces of real property are titled deserves careful consideration. Real estate constitutes the land and any structure, including…
Whether a landlord of commercial or residential property, first-time or seasoned home buyer or entering into a renter or leasing agreement as a tenant, you can make your real estate investment contractually sound with the help of a real estate…
Because aging Americans are more susceptible to the coronavirus, deaths in this age group are high. Although nursing home residents are less than one percent of the total US population, according to a report from the CDC, they account for…