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The Benefits And Dangers Of A Probate Cash Advance

By Kenya Campos


The death of a loved one is always traumatic but in many cases the family left behind also has to deal with financial difficulties. This is because inheritances are never paid immediately. In fact, it sometimes takes months for a last will and testament to be finalized and the appropriate shares to be paid to the heirs. If this process causes the family to suffer it may be best to think about applying for a probate cash advance.

All estates are held in probation for a period after the death of the testator. Inheritances to heirs are made only after probation is completed. This may take months or even years, depending on the complexity of the estate and its debts. Probation allows creditors to lodge claims against the estate and they are paid before heirs can receive their share. If the estate owes too much, it may even happen that heirs will receive nothing.

When beneficiaries of a will find themselves in a financial bind they can apply for a loan against their inheritance. Although the term loan is used it is actually more accurate to say that the heir is selling his or her inheritance. The loan provider then takes over all rights to the inheritance left to the loan applicant.

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.

There are good reasons why lenders charge such high fees. They are taking a considerable risk, especially in the cases where the inheritance takes the form of real estate. If the claims against the estate escalate it may become necessary to sell the properties in order to honor the debts of the estate. In such cases the lender will not be able to lay claim to the property.

When applying for an inheritance loan, it is necessary to provide certified copies of the last will and testament. Applicants also need to tender their own identity documents and full details regarding the executor of the will. With this type of loans lenders often perform a credit check on the applicant. Lenders will also contact the executor to determine the inherent risk involved in making the loan.

Heirs are at risk to suffer serious financial losses. Inheritance loans are very expensive and they should only be considered if no better alternative can be found. Experts advise that applicants obtain legal advice before entering into an agreement with a lender. It is also very important to deal only with lenders that have a long standing reputation and that is accredited as a financial service provider.

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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