Wills, Probate, and Real Estate: What You Don't Know Can Cost You Thousands - Paperback

by Alexandria Brazelton (Author), Jessica Alexis Ragland (Editor), Sandra Brazelton (Author)

Each year, millions and millions of dollars are sucked from estates that are not properly structured and executed. Most personal representatives have never gone through probate so much of the anxiety comes from not knowing what to ask and not knowing what to expect. In addition, when real estate is part of the estate due to the death of a loved one, it adds additional stress, and financial and legal pressure to the already overwhelming responsibilities of the personal representative. The goal of this book is to leverage the authors' 30 years of real estate experience and top 1% nationwide real estate credentials to educate and empower the reader with a roadmap from entering probate to the successful sale of real estate.Included in this book:15 step executor checklist for probate with real estate - 5 money sucking probate real estate threats - 10 executor strategies to immediately protect the estate - 12 pitfalls that can cost the estate thousands - 3 money saving probate real estate myth busters - 7 insider secrets to find critical probate information - 50 point checklist to follow after notification of death. Over 40 worksheets for comprehensive estate planning. Sample template for Will, durable power of attorney, healthy care proxy and healthcare directive. Testimonials - "A must read for all families""Insightful, informative, trailblazing, significant - "Finally, a commonsense, easy to follow resource that simplifies the probate process and provide education, instructions, strategies, and confidence to protect generational wealth Authors Sandra Brazelton and Alexandria Brazelton are mother/daughter real estate brokers with top 1% nationwide credentials. Together they have over 30 years of experience as a real estate brokers, real estate instructors, online auction consultants, Real estate probate advisors, property management specialist, business advisors, listing specialist, and international marketing leaders.