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One common title issue that people come across occurs when the deed to a property bears the name of someone other than the current apparent owner of the property. Title issues under this umbrella can be referred to as “tangled title” or “clouded title”. Tangled title can result from several causes. One of the most […]

In the state of Pennsylvania, there are four Estate taxes that must be considered and paid by the estate of the deceased. The Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax must be paid within 9 months after the decedent has died. It is worth noting that you get a 5% discount for making a prepayment within 90 days from

When a person dies everything they owned becomes their estate. Probate is the process through which the estate of a deceased person is administered and their assets distributed by the courts according to their Last Will and Testament, or if there is no Will, according to the State’s laws of Intestacy. If the deceased left

If you have vacant land and you’re unsure what to do with it, rest assured you’re not alone. For vacant landowners, the question is whether to sell the land, build on it or use it for a variety of other purposes. This guide will explore each of these options and help you figure out what

If you’re in the process of buying or selling a property, “title insurance” is one of the terms you’re probably grappling with. Unfortunately, it’s one you cannot afford to ignore. Before we go farther, what is title insurance? Title insurance is a form of protection against other people coming forward with a claim to your

The Estate of a deceased person consists of all the real and personal property that the individual owned while they were alive. It is the entirety of everything that was in their name up until the day he/she died. Such assets include life insurance, jewelry, retirement accounts, cash, real estate, etc. In administering the estate

Life is weird and the most unexpected things happen. Sometimes, the death of a loved one or family member unexpectedly drops property in your lap that you have no idea what to do with. If you recently inherited a home or property and you’re feeling overwhelmed with the whole process, this guide will shine some