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Cornerstone Homebuyers “sell house as is” service addresses rising demand from Florida homeowners as properties remain on the market for extended periods. The Miami-based company purchases properties ...

When someone dies with both valuable property and unpaid bills, the law does not simply hand the keys to the nearest friend. Real estate, bank accounts and credit card balances all fall into a legal ...

The Senior Needs Survey completed earlier in 2025 indicates nearly 20% of our seniors need help with legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, or advance directives.

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Doherty's estate has claimed that her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko owes money after refusing to list their $1.5 million Texas ...

California passes AB-565 and AB-1521 to reduce friction in trust proceedings and add estate notice rules for advisors ...

Northern Virginia’s housing market is cooling as inventory jumps nearly 40% year over year. Active listings reached 8,194 in October, lifting months of supply to 2.04. Sales rose modestly, while ...

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An economist warns that refinancing may not benefit homeowners planning to move soon, emphasizing the importance of the "breakeven point" rule. Home sellers pull listings at record rates in 2025 as ...

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