Kamis, 04 September 2014

The Basics Of Inheritance Funding

By Kerri Stout


When someone you love dies, their Last Will and Testament is used to determine how their estate and the money or property is divided between beneficiaries. For some people, this process goes fairly quickly. With other people, however, it can take longer, particularly if the will takes longer to go through probate court for certification. In these cases, the financial strain can be eased by receiving inheritance funding.

Beneficiaries, or heirs, are the people who are set to inherit anything of monetary value. An advance of this type involves monetary funds. After the loved one dies, the will can be tied up in probate for weeks or months. During this time, you may experience financial strain. Companies that offer advances on inheritances can help alleviate this strain.

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.

A loan is a bit different. Some lending companies provide loans on inheritances that work a lot similar to an advance, using your inherited funds as collateral. Other companies may or may not work this way but they do charge an interest rate. You may also get an additional charge for processing.

Regardless of which type of method is used, you will need to fill out an application for the company. You will be required to submit documentation regarding the amount you are due to inherit. In many cases, the company will require contact information for the probate lawyer. Once you have provided everything the company needs, your application and documentation will be reviewed.

If approved, the company will tell you how much they are loaning or advancing, along with fees that are being charged. The approval process can take as little as a few days or as long as a few weeks, often depending on the complexity of your case. Be aware that the amount the company approved you for may not be as much as you requested.

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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