If you are trying to sell a house that you inherited, it is possible that you are considering signing an Affidavit of Heirship. An Affidavit of Heirship is an alternative to probate in Texas that is generally used when someone dies without a will, no probate administration has been completed, and the only asset of […]
Real estate
Four Steps for Selling An Estate Home – Guest Post by Skelly Agency
Today we have a special guest post on selling an Estate Home from Skelly Agency, a local Austin real estate firm. If you find yourself dealing with the enormous task of selling a deceased loved one’s estate home, the key is to not get overwhelmed along the way. Take simple steps and involve qualified professionals who […]
Selling a Decedent’s Real Estate from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, there are a variety of tasks which must be handled to wrap up your loved one’s final affairs. Selling your deceased loved one’s real estate is one of the more daunting ones. But before you call a real estate agent, you should take some […]
Defining “Fair Market Value” from Austin Estate Planning Attorney Liz Nielsen
When reading through a will or trust agreement, you may see language that grants a right to an individual to purchase certain property from the estate or trust at “fair market value.” At first glance, this phrase may seem a perfectly reasonable method of setting a suitable purchase price for a property to be sold. […]