Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Basics Of Inheritance Funding

By Kerri Stout


Following the death of a loved one, there is a somewhat lengthy process that comes with carrying out the estate disbursement detailed in a will. Probate court must certify the will and address any issues that may be raised by anyone contesting all or part of the will. Inheritance funding is a type of loan that provides an advance on funds that are left to a beneficiary.

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.

These funds are commonly in the form of an advance on a portion of the total amount you are inheriting. With an advance, the company charges a fee that is based on the amount getting advanced to you. The company does not charge interest. They get repaid when the inherited funds are released by the court and you get the remaining amount.

These funds can be in the form of a reassignment or as a loan. Advances are reassignments. On the other hand, a loan can work similar to an advance in terms of payment to you and in repayment. The difference is that interest is charged on the amount that is advanced to you. If an interest rate is charged, the company may or may not charge a processing fee.

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.

From this point, your documentation and application will be reviewed. The company will decide to approve or deny your request. They will also decide on how much they are willing to advance or loan to you. This approval process can take as little as a few days or as much as two or three weeks based on the complication of your case.

You should also be aware of the terms of your agreement. Some companies have a deadline on repayment. In these cases, usually with loans, you are required to pay the money back by a certain date. If the will is still going through probate, you may have to pay out of pocket, unless the loan is set up to be taken from the inherited funds.

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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