Inheritance
January 11, 2010
Inheritance Law
In the United States, inheritance law is governed by the Uniform Probate Code. In place since 1969, UPC is a statute that outlines what happens to assets, debts, and financial affairs of a deceased person. Currently 18 states have adopted the Uniform Probate Code in its entirety, while the remaining 32 states have adopted parts of it.
Although inheritance law varies by state, the majority adhere to similar processes. First, an estate executor must be appointed. Oftentimes the executor is appointed through the decedent's last will. If no will exists, or the appointed estate executor does not want to accept responsibility, an Administrator will be appointed through probate court.
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January 07, 2010
Estate Tax
Federal estate tax is slated to be abolished in January 2010, but Senate Democrats are likely to pass a temporary measure early in the year to reinstate death tax and make it retroactive to January 1st.
At present, estate tax is assessed at the rate of 45-percent for inheritances valued above $3.5 million for individuals and $7 million for couples. Smaller estates are exempt from taxation. However, as the estate tax hangs in limbo, beneficiaries may soon find they will be charged a capital gains tax on inheritance property gifted through decedent's last will and testament.
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January 06, 2010
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax is imposed on the fair market value of an estate and charged to the individuals who inherit the assets. The amount of inheritance tax is determined by the appraised value of the estate and the beneficiary's relationship to the deceased.
Inheritance tax is governed by each individual state. Currently, ten of the fifty states within the U.S. impose inheritance tax. These include: Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Texas is the only state which does not impose estate or inheritance tax.
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January 05, 2010
Inheritance
Investing your inheritance can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. However, if you take time to conduct research and learn about various investment opportunities, you can benefit for many years to come.
Inheritance investments can help you reach your financial goals, so take time to develop an investment strategy. Start by composing a list of your wants and needs. Determine how much money you're going to need now and in the future. This information will help you chose investments best suited for your needs.
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October 27, 2009
Unclaimed Money
Have you ever wondered if you have unclaimed money sitting somewhere? There's a very real possibility that you do. An unknown safe deposit box or life insurance policy could be sitting somewhere just waiting for you to claim it. The question is how do you find it?
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Sadly, there is no central unclaimed money database. You will have to engage in some detective work to locate potential funds. The good news is modern technology has made the task a little easier.
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April 26, 2009
Inheritance Cash Advances
Inheritance cash advances aren't loans. There are no monthly payments to pay back. Inheritance cash advances don't have to be repaid by heirs at all. The estate repays the lender once it has been probated.
Inheritance cash advances supply money to beneficiaries of estates immediately. When a loved one dies, their estate goes into probate unless the decedent created an irrevocable living trust. The probate courts ensure the validity of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased, but the courts main purpose is to ensure creditors are paid before heirs.
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February 05, 2009
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
An irrevocable life insurance trust is a useful tool for your estate planning arsenal. Not only does a life insurance trust exclude death benefits from estate taxation, it also keeps life insurance proceeds from undergoing the probate process.
Upon establishment of an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT), your life insurance policy is held inside the trust. A contract is used to administer the policy and assigned benefits for designated beneficiaries. Although the life insurance policy cannot be changed once the ILIT is established, the owner retains control over how beneficiaries will receive their benefits.
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January 18, 2009
Inheritance Money
Inheritance money refers to cash and financial holdings gifted to heirs through a Will, trust or probate. When money and valuable assets are inherited, they must be processed through the court system to ensure the estate is distributed according to probate laws. An exception to this rule is when inheritance money is protected through trusts.
During probate, inheritance money is generally transferred to an estate bank account. All assets owned by the decedent must be inventoried and appraised. Financial accounts are frozen to ensure outstanding debts, taxes, liens and judgments are paid. Upon approval from the judge, final distribution can be made to named beneficiaries
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January 07, 2009
Heir Advance
Heir advance is a term used to describe a cash advance using inheritance assets as collateral. The primary difference between cash advances and an heir advance is that the latter is not a loan. Instead, heir advances are repaid to the funding source when the estate settles out of probate.
Probate is a legal process used to validate decedents Last Will and Testament. During the process, all assets owned by decedents must be inventoried and a value established. An estate administrator is appointed to oversee the estate and perform certain duties. In cases where heirs elect to obtain a cash advance, the estate administrator must validate the amount of inheritance the heir is entitled to.
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December 30, 2008
Unclaimed Inheritance from Wills
Currently, billions of dollars in unclaimed inheritance from Wills is sitting in government trust funds across the nation. Experts suggest millions of heirs are entitled to money and valuable assets left to them by a deceased relative or friend. The majority of assets go unclaimed simply because the beneficiary changed their name or moved from their residence.
The majority of unclaimed inheritance from Wills is generated from life insurance policies. Life insurance companies must be notified when the policyholder dies. If no one notifies the issuing company the policy sits dormant until claimed by rightful heirs
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December 09, 2008
Inheritance Loans
Inheritance loans aren't really loans at all. Instead, they are cash advances available to beneficiaries entitled to assets held in probate. Probate is the process used to determine the validity of a decedent's Last Will and Testament and proper distribution of financial holdings and personal belonging.
In order to qualify for inheritance loans, beneficiaries must be entitled to at least $15,000. There are two primary inheritance cash funding sources: inheritance lending companies and private investors.
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November 26, 2008
Inheritance Funding
Inheritance funding is a cash advance method available to heirs entitled to assets held in probate. The probate process can suspend distribution of inheritance for months or even years. As long as the decedent executed a Will and family members are in agreement, probate generally takes six to nine months. During this time, all assets are frozen with the exception of a bank account setup to manage outstanding bills and financial obligations.
In order to obtain inheritance funding, heirs must work with either an inheritance funding company or private investor. In the past, some banks and lending institutions provided cash for inheritance loans. With today's credit crisis, few, if any traditional lending sources offer this service.
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November 11, 2008 | Comments: 1
Inheritance Cash
Inheritance cash refers to a cash advance using inheritance held in probate as collateral. When estate assets are held in probate it can take months or years before distribution takes place. Instead of waiting for probate distribution, heirs can sell their pending inheritance in exchange for a lump sum cash payment.
Inheritance cash advances can be obtained through private investors, lenders or other funding sources. Beneficiaries can use the proceeds to pay off credit cards and other outstanding debts; invest in real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investment portfolio opportunities; or fund a vacation. Unless the beneficiary has outstanding tax liens, creditor liens or child support, they are free to do whatever they desire with their inheritance cash advance
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August 31, 2008
Advance Inheritance against Real Estate in Probate.
Advance inheritance can be obtained by heirs and beneficiaries against estates held in probate. When a person dies, all of their assets are transferred to probate where a judge must assess the inventory and ensure it is divided according to the decedent's Last Will and Testament. If a person dies without a Will (intestate), the judge will distribute inheritance property according to state laws.
Advance inheritance is not a loan and does not have to be paid back by the person who borrows funds. Instead, advance cash lenders are reimbursed for the full amount when the estate is settled. For this reason, beneficiaries cannot receive the full amount of inheritance monies due to them. Typically, lenders cap the inheritance advance at 70- to 85-percent of the amount due to the beneficiary.
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July 26, 2008
Heir Apparent is Next in Line
Heir apparent refers to direct lineage descendents of a person who holds real estate, financial assets and valuable personal property. As long as the heir apparent outlives the property holder, by law they are entitled to inherit assets upon the property holder's death.
Typically, an heir apparent consists of children born to the decedent. If the decedent did not have children, the next closest lineal relative would become the heir apparent. For instance, if the decedent has no children, but has parents, siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins, the decedent's assets would transfer to the closest living relative.
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March 07, 2008 | Comments: 10
Inheritance Property
Inheritance property is any property received from a person who is deceased. It can consist of real property such as a house, business or undeveloped land, or personal property such as automobiles, boats, jewelry, household furnishings and clothing.
Inherited property can include financial instruments such as cash, investment portfolios and life insurance proceeds. Although considered personal property, financial inheritances are oftentimes taxed at a different rate than other types of personal property.
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February 13, 2008
Heirs understanding the transfer of the estate.
The word 'heir' dates back to the 13th century and is derived from the Latin words, hered and heres. These two words are related to the Greek word, chēros, meaning 'bereaved' or 'suffering the death of a loved one'.
Heir can be used to describe a person who either inherits property or is entitled to inherit property. It is also used to describe a person who is entitled to fulfill a specific role, such as an heir to a business or estate. Last, but not least, heir describes an individual who receives a gift or donation or particular quality from a parent or ancestor.
November 03, 2007
Tips for Giving and Receiving Inheritence Property
Inheritence can be a complicated matter. There is paperwork to file, taxes to pay and occasional family battles to contend with. If a person dies without leaving a will, inheritence property can be tied up in probate court for quite some time.
Even if inheritance property is listed in a will or living trust, it must still go through probate to ensure its validity. A probate judge reviews the deceased's estate, notifies beneficiaries and verifies assets. If there are debts associated with the estate, they must be settled prior to disbursement of inheritence property.
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August 27, 2007
Need Cash for Inheritance? Discover the Truth about Inheritance Laws in your State.
In the United States, inheritance laws are governed by the Uniform Probate Code. In place since 1969, UPC is a statute that outlines what happens to the assets, debts, and financial affairs of a deceased person. Currently 18 states have adopted the Uniform Probate Code in its entirety, while the remaining 32 states have adopted parts of it.
Although inheritance laws are different in each state, the majority require a similar process. First, an estate executor needs to be appointed. Oftentimes the executor is appointed through the deceased person's will. If there is no will, or the appointed executor does not want to take on the responsibility, an Administrator will be appointed through probate court.
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