If you are about to sell your home, your fondest wish is for the closing to go off smoothly. Of course, problems can and do crop up at the 11th hour. Here are four issues that could delay your closing and how to avoid them. 1. Cloud on the title Once you accept an...
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What to do when selling your home
Selling your home is a big deal. It marks a new chapter in your life, full of wondrous possibilities. Unloading your property the wrong way can result in less money than you would earn otherwise. It could even result in legal troubles. Know how to approach the real...
Process that landlords need to follow regarding evictions
If you are a landlord, you must understand that you cannot evict a tenant without just cause. However, there are various reasons why you have the right to remove a tenant. If there is a violation that justifies eviction, there are steps you must take to ensure it...
Deciding if long-term care insurance is right for you
No one wants to think about getting old and needing assistance. However, it is important, so one part of estate planning is outlining how you are going to pay for long-term care. According to Compass by WebMD, an average of 70% of individuals 65 years of age or older...
What action can you take if you suspect elder abuse?
Though you want to believe that your aging loved one is well cared for in his or her nursing home, this is not always the case. You may suspect that your relative has suffered abuse at the hand of his or her caretakers, but feel uncertain about how to take action to...
It may not be too late to create an estate plan
Individuals may prepare an estate plan at whatever time they wish. Age or finances may not affect their ability to do so. As described by the Delaware Journal of Public Health, however, the courts may apply a three-point test to determine an individual’s state of...
How to protect your interests when selling your home
The process of selling your home is stressful enough without having to worry about your legal position too. But a real estate transaction is a legal procedure, one that involves attorneys and binding contracts. A wrong move could lead to a costly lawsuit. Fortunately,...
What are advance directives in estate planning?
Creating a solid estate plan comes down to preparation. Not only should you include how you want your property handled after your death, but you should also plan for your own care. An estate plan includes more than what comes after you die. A comprehensive approach...
How does caregiver fraud occur and how may a senior recover?
Caregiver fraud occurs when individuals hired to provide senior citizens with care take advantage of them. According to a 2019 study of banks by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one out of every nine incidents of financial fraud involved a nonfamily...
Weighing the benefits of selling or renting real estate
With the anticipation of moving to a new property, many homeowners in Delaware grapple between selling or renting out their current home. Deciding between selling or renting depends on a homeowner's goals, as well as factors including financial standing and...
