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mardi 17 juin 2014

How A Probate Cash Advance Can Help Heirs To Survive Financially

By Kenya Campos


A death in the family is always a traumatic affair and this is often made worse when the family suffers financially. This often happens when the bread winner passes away. Luckily, heirs are able to apply for a probate cash advance to help them weather the immediate financial storms. These types of loans came into being because it often takes a long time before heirs receive their share from the estate of a loved one.

By law, the estate of a deceased person is held in probation before any payments is made to the appointed heirs. This period can range from a few months to years. This is because the estate must first settle all its debts and it must make provision for all potential creditors to make their claims. It is also necessary to make sure that all claims made against the estate are actually legitimate.

If an heir finds himself in financial difficulties they can approach loan providers to obtain a loan with their inheritance as collateral. It is a reasonably common practice. In fact, the heir actually signs away his inheritance in exchange for the loan received. When probation is finally completed, the share will be paid to the loan provider and not to the heir.

There are many institutions that will accommodate this type of loan. If the inheritance is in the form of real estate developers can be approached for a loan. Many developers obtain properties at very reasonable prices in this way. Small lenders and most financial institutions will also consider such loans. However, it is important to note that lenders typically charge between ten and forty per cent of the loan amount as their handling fee.

Lenders charge such high fees because they are taking a considerable risk. While the estate is in probation it gives priority to the claims of creditors and only once all debts are paid will payments be made to the heirs. In many cases it is necessary to sell real estate on auction in order to honor the debts of the estate. Lenders can therefore easily end up with nothing or with a payment considerably lower than initially expected.

Lenders need to make sure that the will in question is indeed valid. That is why applicants are required to provide certified copies of the last will and testament as well as the death certificate of the deceased. Lenders also require the details of the executor and they will check the validity of the will before making a final decision. In some cases applicants are subjected to credit checks.

Heirs need to be extremely careful when considering an inheritance loan. It is a very expensive type of loan. Experts advise that applicants approach several potential lenders before accepting a loan. It is also vital to scrutinize the terms and conditions offered by the lender. It may be wise to seek legal advice. Care must be taken to deal with registered and reputable lenders only.

It is a sad fact that many heirs waste their chances of building a secure financial future simply because they desire instant gratification. Inheritance loans should only be a very last resort and only in cases where there are absolutely no alternatives. An inheritance should be seen as a gift that should be used wisely.




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