David Stonecipher

David Stonecipher

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A high-end apartment building with palm trees. The sky is clear and blue.
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A Guide to Starting an LLC for Real Estate

We’ll talk about how to start an LLC for real estate, and go over some concerns about personal liability in case something goes wrong.

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Two women reviewing documents on a laptop
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What's an Irrevocable Trust, and Is It Right for You?

An irrevocable Trust can help protect your assets from creditors and even lower some taxes. It also lets you decide who gets your assets when you pass away. Using an irrevocable Trust has both pros and cons.

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A woman sitting in her living room planning to use a quitclaim deed.
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Quitclaim Deed: What It Is + How To Use One

Owning a property is one of life’s greatest achievements, but sometimes you may need to transfer that property via a quitclaim deed to someone or protect it through an entity. Learn what a quitclaim deed is, when and how you can use it, its risks, and possible tax benefits.

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A mother and daughter sit on their front step, talking about when probate is required.
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How To Know When Probate Is Required

<p>Probate becomes necessary when someone dies without clearly stating who gets their property and assets. It may also help settle contested Wills, outstanding debts, or legally identify heirs if the decedent left no Will.</p>

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