I’d like to share a little bit about some of the issues or concerns I have encountered over the years when managing the emotional side of handling an Inland Empire probate and trust sales. As you can imagine, family…
How to Help Your Parent Plan an Inland Empire Estate Planning an Inland Empire estate can be overwhelming and time consuming. It is important that you have a clear understanding of your parents’ wishes regarding their estate before they…
This is a great question that many Executors and Administrators ask me. Court confirmation is almost always a possibility. The good news is that 90% or more of the Executors and Administrators that I’ve helped have full authority for the…
Understanding the Probate Process Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult enough without the added stress of Inland Empire probate. However, the family of the recently departed is often accountable for guaranteeing that the decedent’s assets…
High Desert and Inland Empire Probate and Trust Real Estate ... How to Avoid Mayhem You would think that it would be an easy choice, determining the tasks that need to be accomplished with your Probate or Trust Administration. As…
Dealing with an Uncooperative or Dishonest Executor or Trustee Many times when a person is creating a will or a trust, s/he will nominate a child or other family member to act as executor or trustee. In theory, there is…
First, pick three real estate agents to meet in person. Do a bit of research by viewing each of the real estate agent’s websites. Ask them to email references; contact some of the references and ask about their experience working…
3 Costly Mistakes to Avoid 1. The number one mistake that Inland Empire Executors, Administrators or Trustees (the Personal Representative or PR) make is setting the asking price of the probate or trust property too high. The result is homebuyers…
Before a lender will loan funds for the purchase of a property, the lender requires professional valuation of the property by a licensed appraiser. The appraisal is necessary to support the value of the property for the dollar amount of…
A typical real estate inspection lasts 2-4 hours. The inspector, real estate buyers’ agent and buyer will most likely be present. It is best if the listing agent attends the last 30 minutes or so of the property inspection. Experience…