Real estate tips from Kathy Bertani of RE/MAX. Information is provided by "It's Time to Move Up", the real estate resource for consumers who want their questions answers in ways they can understand.

Many people don't realise that if they own property (i.e. land/buildings jointly with someone else as "joint tenants" (e.g. most married couples own jointly owned property as joint tenants) then their "share" of that property automatically passes to the other person upon death and does not form part of his or her estate. There is therefore no need to make any mention of that "share" of a property in a Will nor any purpose in doing so.

Prior to any investment we recommend a conference with our principals, Mr. Fell and Mr. Hearn. Please see our Services for more details about this no-obligation learning experience.

The trust documents must be reviewed and approved. A living or revocable trust will usually be accepted. However, an irrevocable trust may not be acceptable. The key is to have the trust documents reviewed at the outset.

I purchased my first Frenchie, "Chevy", in January 1991, and have been hooked on this wonderful breed ever since.

After purchasing the property in 1995, we had the desire to "get away from it all", and moved to the ranch in 1997. It was a dream come true to escape the hustle and bustle of the San Francisco Bay Area and move to the country, to a place where we had been vacationing for more than eight years. Professionally, Duane and Barbara are both in the field of architecture.

The University's Property Insurance coverage responds to the loss of all owned or non-owned property in the care, custody or control of Princeton University. A deductible of $1,000 may be charged back to departments depending upon the nature of the loss. Insurance reimbursement for losses of owned property is made on a repair/replacement basis.

The property that each spouse owned before the marriage, as well as any property given to or inherited by one spouse during the marriage (unless it has been co-mingled or gifted to the other spouse) usually remains that spouse's separate property. If non-marital property is not kept separate from marital property, it may lose its non-marital characterization and become subject to division.

Certain trusts can qualify for homestead. A Certificate of Trust must be completed and approved by the County Assessor, or the Trust must be provided for the Assessor 's review. Call Anoka County Assessment Services for further information at 763-323-5475.

Yes if a legal transfer is desired. In some cases a perpetual easement can be granted so that the land will revert to the original agency if the parcel ceases to be used for the purpose granted in the easement.

A 21. Related party transactions are being scrutinized by IRS under SEC. 1031 (P), TM 9748006 - 08/25/97 IRS is concerned with abuse of basis. Until we receive further information on related party transfers we are advising against them. IRS appears to be determined to audit all exchanges between related parties.

A.No, since it does not comply with the requirement of the SME definition which states "be autonomous enterprises ? not being owned 25 % or more of the capital or voting rights by another enterprise that is not an SME Please see footnote in section 2.1.1. of Guidelines. Yes, providing you respond to the eligibility criteria for applicants in section 2.1.1 and eligible actions in section 2.1.3 of Guidelines.

Yes, as long as a governmental entity (representing the public) is granted access to the site through either ownership or an easement. No. You should decide whether you want to compete at the statewide level, (if you qualify), or the regional level before submitting your application. Once an application is submitted you may compete only in the category indicated on your application.

Yes. The program provides financing on 2-4 unit dwellings that meet specific purchase price limits. At least one of the units must remain occupied by the owner of the units as long as the NIFA loan remains outstanding. The units must be in existence at least five years before the mortgage is executed.

Eligible insurance property is defined in the legislation. S3 and associated Regulations set out the definition. (Back to top) Clause 19 of the Terrorism Insurance Regulations 2003 (Cth) provides that a contact of marine insurance within the meaning of section 7 of the Marine Insurance Act 1909 (Cth) is not an eligible insurance contract. An insurer seeking to reinsure with APRC must determine for itself whether any of its contract of insurance meet that description.

Single family homes, condominiums, townhomes, PUDs and 1-4 unit owner occupied homes are eligible. Manufactured homes built after 1977 are eligible if they are on permanent foundations and are taxed as real estate.

The eligible funds veterans' real property tax exemption provides a partial exemption where property owned by a veteran has been purchased with pension, bonus, or insurance monies. Another exemption, known as the alternative veterans' exemption is available only for residential property of war veterans. Each county, city, town and village decides on the amount of maximum exemption.

According to the Internal Revenue Code, Section 6337 the following individuals have the right to redeem the property at any time within 180 days after the date the successful bid is accepted by the IRS: The taxpayer and others of interest have a right to redeem the property and any action is dependent upon state law. Therefore, you should contact an attorney or legal representative for this type of advice.