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Sunday, September 7, 2014

The Basics Of Inheritance Funding

By Kerri Stout


When someone dies, it often leaves family members with financial difficulties. Life insurance pay outs, if the deceased even had a policy, can take some time. Unfortunately, the same is true with will and inheritances. Before inheritances can be distributed, a court must review and certify the will. Depending on the volume of cases the court has, the number of beneficiaries and any other interference, the probate process can take some time. Inheritance funding is a means of providing financial support while you await the will's release from court.

An heir is the person who is designated to receive money or property from the deceased. Receiving funds, in this instance, occurs as an advance or loan against the amount you are set to inherit. The probate process can take some time to get through even when there are no problems with the will or anyone contesting. There are companies that offer financial assistance while you await the closing of the case.

Advances and loans are two forms of financing available. An advance, as the name suggests, is when the company gives an amount of money to you in advance of the release of funds from probate. These types do not accrue interest. Once the court releases funds, the company deducts what it advanced from the inherited funds.

A loan is a bit different. Some lending companies provide loans on inheritances that work a lot similar to an advance, using your inherited funds as collateral. Other companies may or may not work this way but they do charge an interest rate. You may also get an additional charge for processing.

Filling out an application begins the process. The company will need specific details and documentation about the inheritance and probate process. It will also be necessary to provide information about the probate lawyer. He or she may also be required to turn in some legal documentation from this point, everything will be reviewed.

The review process can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. A decision must be made about whether the company will approve your application and how much they are willing to advance to you. It is important to understand that you may not get as much as you request. In many cases, the company wants to make sure you will have some money left when probate court is finished.

Pay attention to all the details in your contract agreement. Look closely at the repayment terms. If the company is providing you with a loan, it is likely that there will be a date set for payment in full. The company may opt not to deduct the total loan from what you inherit and you will be required to repay it out of pocket.

Discuss your options with the probate lawyer that is handling your case. Allow him or her to look over your contract agreement, before you sign it. This type of funding can be helpful in your time of need, but if it is not handled by a reputable company you can wind up in near financial ruins.




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