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When you are owed a debt but the person who owes the debt dies, you may think that you have no options available to help you collect. The truth is that once a person passes away, you can pursue a claim against the estate to get back compensation for the debts owed....
Buying a home is a big step in many people’s lives. You may have saved for years to get to this point, and now you want to purchase the perfect property for you and your family. While this should be an exciting and even fun moment in your life, it can be a risk to...
Knowing that someone owes you money, you send them letters and call them to keep them informed. You take steps to make sure that they realize they owe you that debt, and you do your best to collect it. What about if they pass away, though? Now, you’re going to need to...
When your mother or father is getting up in age, the last thing you want to do is leave them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. On one hand, you know that they are still currently capable of taking care of themselves, but on the other, you know that their mental...
Whether you loan someone money or have a judgment against them from a civil lawsuit, you have a reasonable right to expect them to fulfill their financial obligations to you. They should continue making payments to you according to your loan agreement or the terms of...
You may not believe that the will or other estate planning documents produced when your loved one died are accurate and reliable. You suspect that your stepparent manipulated your biological parent into changing their estate plan or believe that there have been...
There are numerous benefits that come from buying a house from someone's estate. You may get to keep the furnishings and appliances at no extra charge because including them in the sale is just easier than selling them separately or getting rid of them. You may get a...
Those who die in California will have their estates pass through the California probate courts. If they leave behind an estate plan or will, their documents will determine what happens to their property. Otherwise, California intestate succession laws will guide the...
It is against the law to abuse or mistreat someone, especially individuals in vulnerable positions. If there is evidence that someone physically abused a family member or older adult in their care, they could face prosecution. However, many people who mistreat older...
Some people die in the same way that they lived. They have more debt to repay than assets to cover those costs. If there are co-signers for any of those debts, creditors can continue to pursue repayment from the co-signers. Otherwise, an estate claim is necessary to...