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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.
Real Estate Investing article on "Heir Advance"
December 11, 2008
Probate Attorney
A probate attorney is a lawyer who specializes in estates held in probate. Probate is the process used to validate a decedent's Last Will and Testament, inventory assets, and distribute financial holdings, real estate, and personal belongings to beneficiaries.
Most people require the services of a Transactional probate attorney. This type of lawyer is best suited to handle estate administration duties. Transactional probate lawyers will open the probate case and present the original Will to the probate court. They will provide assistance to the appointed Estate Administrator and ensure appropriate legal documents are filed in a timely fashion.
Real Estate Investing article on "Probate Attorney "
September 19, 2008
Probate Executor
A probate executor is also referred to as the estate administrator or estate executor. Probate executors are responsible for settling the estate of a person who has died. If the decedent executed a Last Will and Testament, the probate executor is required to adhere to the declarations outlined in the document. If the decedent dies intestate (without a Will), the probate executor must adhere to policies of the probate court.
The probate executor has multiple duties including handling the decedent's financial affairs and distributing their assets to heirs. If the decedent's estate is small (valued under $25,000) and does not involve real estate or financial holdings, the executor might be able to administer the estate without the assistance of a probate attorney