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Zombie Mortgages: Avoid “Tangled Title” By Getting Probate Right When a Loved One Dies

July 11, 2023 by Albin Renauer

The National Consumer Law Center reports on a problem that may affect many consumers. LegalConsumer.com can help with many of the problems identified in the NCLC report, by: See: Homeowner Tactics to Overcome Problems with Tangled Titles Why Probate Matters It is not uncommon for homes to be passed on informally from generation to generation […]

Filed Under: Inheritance Law, Updates Tagged With: probate, tangled title, zombie mortgages

Nebraska Inheritance law gets an upgrade for 2023

January 30, 2023 by Albin Renauer

Nebraska is one of a handful of states that requires inheritors to pay the county inheritance taxes on the amounts they inherit if over a certain amount. However, far fewer people will be affected by this tax after 2023 and beyond thanks to LB 310 which significantly changed Nebraska inheritance law, as of 2023. Here […]

Filed Under: Inheritance Law, Updates Tagged With: 2023, inheritance tax, Nebraska, probate

What to Do When You Inherit an IRA or 401k

November 20, 2019 by Liza Hanks

Inherited IRA written on a piggy bank | Inherit an IRA or 401k

Estate planning expert Liza Hanks tells you what your options are when you inherit an IRA or 401k plan.

Filed Under: Inheritance Law Tagged With: estate tax, inheritance tax, IRA, probate

What’s a Small Estates Limit and Why Should I Care?

June 15, 2019 by Liza Hanks

Photo of tiny wooden house illustrating article on small estates limit for summary probate

Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains how property worth less than the “small estates limit” avoids probate, the lengthy court proceeding to wrap up the affairs of someone who has died.

Filed Under: Inheritance Law Tagged With: avoid probate, probate, probate court

Will I Have to Pay Inheritance Taxes or Estate Taxes?

May 28, 2019 by Liza Hanks

Photo of a grandfather holding his granson on his shoulders to illustrate article on inheritance and estate taxes

Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains that most estates don’t owe inheritance or estate taxes; it depends on how much you have and where you live.

Filed Under: Inheritance Law Tagged With: death tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, probate

What Is Probate and How Does It Work?

May 26, 2019 by Liza Hanks

Photo of old fashioned keys illustrating Probate FAQ

Estate planning expert Liza Hanks gives you the facts about probate: what it is, what it’s for, and why courts don’t always require it.

Filed Under: Inheritance Law Tagged With: avoid probate, living trust, probate, probate court

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