Estate Attorney

There are several places to search for a copy of a will. Where you look first will depend on whether or not the will has gone through probate---the process of officially transferring a decedent's estate to the executor of the will. Here are some tips to get you started. more »

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides for the tax-deferred exchange of investment properties. That complicates the task of acquiring vacation property using such an exchange, but does not make it impossible. If you are planning such a 1031 exchange, do it with investment properties that you occasionally use yourself,... more »

A will is exactly what it sounds like--a stripped down version of a Last Will and Testament. A simple will is a form that allows the testator--person making out the will--to simply fill in the blanks, leaving instructions on how to administer an uncomplicated estate after his death. Though a simple will can be made without the advice... more »

For what could be many different reasons, you have elected to turn your home into a rental property. Perhaps you tried to sell it and couldn't, or maybe you may be returning to the home in a year or two. In any event, you have chosen to rent it out, but where do you begin? These steps will walk you through the process of turning... more »

Buying a pre-foreclosure home is generally a tedious and drawn-out endeavor, but the upside can be worth the effort. Since the seller is usually motivated to avoid the foreclosure proceedings, investors can purchase a new home or investment property at a substantial discount.
Many times, a pre-foreclosure home can be purchased via... more »