If you’re living in Mississippi and want to buy property, you should be aware of issues that could come up and interfere with your purchase. One of those issues is a potential land dispute, such as a property line dispute or a fence dispute. You may find that a...
Month: November 2019
Why do I need an estate plan?
Many people often think of an estate plan as something that only ultra-wealthy people or people already in retirement need. The state planning offers the people who create them, or testators, more than just a way to pass on their estate to friends and family. Many...
Why falling in love with a property could be a costly mistake
Have you ever been around someone’s home, and they tell you about how they knew this was the property for them the first time they set eyes on it? Think about any boy or girl you “fell in love with” at first sight. Once you learned a bit more about them, you would...
How homebuyers can avoid financial issues that interfere with a closing
Your search for the perfect home has come to an end and the seller accepted your offer. Now all that’s left is the closing. While that’s almost the end of the process, plenty can still go wrong. You might be worried about all the things that could happen on the...
Home sellers need to ensure they protect themselves
Selling your home can be a complicated process, so you're probably ready to breathe a sigh of relief once you finally have a buyer. Be wary, however, that you don't let your enthusiasm cloud your judgment: You need to take a few steps to make sure that you protect...
Do you want to buy your sibling out of inherited real estate?
For many parents planning their estate, their home will be their biggest asset. It is surprisingly common for parents to leave their home to all of their children jointly. While your parents may have known that you weren't going to live in the house together, they...
What does it mean to die intestate?
While it can be uncomfortable to make decisions based around what will happen after you die, Mississippi residents must take the time to craft a comprehensive estate plan that clarifies their wishes. An estate plan can include numerous documents such as trusts, powers...
How might zoning regulations affect you?
It doesn't matter whether you already own or are looking to buy property in an urban, suburban or rural area: Each of these may have zoning regulations in place to restrict whether you can use it for residential, commercial or industrial purposes. There's generally no...
What to do when your home insurer disputes your claim?
If you need to claim against your home insurance, it can be upsetting if your insurer disputes your claim. After all, the only reason you pay for home insurance is so that any damage to your property does not leave you out of pocket. Disputes with an insurer are,...
Buying a home? Protect yourself during the mortgage process
Unless you’re fortunate enough to be in a position to purchase your home with cash, there will come a time when you need to move through the many steps of the mortgage process. While this sounds simple enough, there are a variety of challenges standing in your way....