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Helping families decide how to best present a home after a loss. When it comes time to sell a home after a loved one passes away, one of the big questions that often comes up is: “Should we stage the home, or just sell it as-is and empty?” There’s no one-size-fits-all...

It’s a situation no one hopes to face, but it’s more common than you might think. A loved one passes away, and when the will is read, everyone learns that a long-estranged family member—someone no one has spoken to in years—is named as a beneficiary. This can lead to...

When we think about inheriting real estate, most of us imagine a home filled with memories, furniture, and a mailbox out front. But sometimes, what gets left behind is something far less familiar—a vacant parcel of land. Whether it’s a wooded lot, a rural acreage, or...

What every family needs to know when a loved one leaves behind real estate across state lines. Losing a loved one is never easy. On top of the grief, there’s often a mountain of paperwork, legal steps, and property-related decisions to navigate. And when that loved...

One of the first instincts many people have after a loved one passes is to start cleaning, sorting, or packing up the home. Whether motivated by emotion, practicality, or a desire to "get things done," it’s understandable—but it’s not always the best first move....