Buying a home for the first time requires diligence and careful preparation. Making oneself attractive to lenders and working with a lawyer from the start can make the home buying and ownership process less hectic. Choosing the right home and planning a smooth transition from renting is also a crucial part of the first steps towards a home purchase. Practical Tips for Buying the First Home Making Oneself More Attractive to Lenders Lenders generally want people who have good credit and … [Read more...]
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Unmarried Couples: Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan
Posted on October 11, 2021 //
Failing to plan an estate proactively can be disastrous for unmarried couples. Without an estate plan that specifies who gets what in the event of death or incapacity, the decedent’s wishes are likely to be ignored. The partner could receive nothing—or everything. With a properly organized estate plan, an unmarried partner can leave his or her estate to the surviving partner in the event of death. The unmarried partner can also give the other partner the authority to make health care, … [Read more...]
