Homeowner Education

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Probate

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is reviewed, administered, and distributed under court supervision. During probate, the court validates the

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Probate Sale

A probate sale is the sale of real estate that is owned by a deceased person’s estate and sold under court supervision as part of

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Private Easement

A private easement is a legal right granted to a specific individual, group, or property owner to use a portion of another person’s property for

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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes one person to act on behalf of another in financial, legal, or property-related matters.

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Mortgage Deed

Mortgage Deed A Mortgage Deed is a legal instrument used in real estate transactions to secure repayment of a loan by placing real property as

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Mortgage

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase or refinance a house or other real property, where the property itself serves as collateral for the

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Mechanic’s Lien

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim placed against a property by a contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or materials supplier who has not been paid for

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Minor Encroachment

A minor encroachment occurs when a small portion of a structure or improvement extends onto a neighboring property or beyond a legal boundary, typically without

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Major Encroachment

A major encroachment occurs when a significant portion of a structure, improvement, or use extends onto a neighboring property or substantially violates a legal boundary,

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Heir

An heir is a person who is legally entitled to receive property, assets, or rights from a deceased individual, typically under state inheritance laws or

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