Tuesday, September 16, 2014

A Guide To 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.

Another type is a loan. The lender provides you with a loan amount that you are approved for based on what you are supposed to inherit. This type can work similar to an advance, but there is one big difference. Lending companies tend to charge interest and may also charge a slew of fees as well.

The first step to get the ball rolling is to complete an application with the company you have chosen to use. Although companies may differ in their exact requirements, you should be prepared to provide specific documentation and information about what you are inheriting, including how long the case has been tied up in probate court. You will most likely also need to provide contact information for the lawyer handling the case so that he or she can provide all the legal details and verify the amount you are due to inherit.

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.

Once you have been approved, you will be provided with a contract agreement to review and sign before funds are released to you. Read your agreement completely, paying particular attention to the terms regarding repayment of the loan or advance. These terms will specify if there is a dedicated date for full repayment, in addition to the fees and interest rate that may be charged.

Getting funding on what you will be inheriting can be helpful in taking care of financial needs. It is specifically helpful if there was not a life insurance policy, or when the insurance company is taking too much time to disburse funds. Be sure to read your contract carefully and, if possible, have your lawyer look it over as well.




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