Making offers on multiple homes is a tactic used by some buyers when the real estate market is “hot,” and they are unable to secure an acceptance for their offer proceeding one property at a time. It is possible to make offers on multiple homes, but it could expose the buyer to legal and financial risks. Moreover, some local laws prohibit buyers from making offers on multiple homes at the same time. Legal Issues Some cities and counties prohibit buyers from submitting bids on multiple … [Read more...]
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Are You a Victim of Estate Fraud?
If an executor, beneficiary, or some other person steals estate money or assets or unlawfully sells the property of the deceased before it can be distributed to heirs, it is known as estate fraud. This crime can be committed by a beneficiary who defrauds the estate. It can also be committed by an executor who transfers assets from the estate to an entity the executor controls against the terms of the will. Depending on the acts committed, it could implicate both civil and criminal … [Read more...]