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Q: I have a home with a mortgage I want to make sure my fiance can pay the mortgage after I pass away how do I do that
Brigid M. Hopkins
Brigid M. Hopkins
answered on Jun 29, 2023

There are several ways of doing that. A few examples are a life insurance policy that will give her the proceeds need to make payment or make sure she receives adequate funds from your estate plan to ensure the home is paid off. This question would definitely be best posed to an experienced estate... View More

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Q: I am the executor of my father's estate. I need to know how to keep my father's house insured until the deed is changed.

I was told by the agent that I needed to send the death certificate and a copy of the will showing me as the executor. I did this weeks ago and then received a renewal bill in the mail from the company not showing any change to my father's name on the policy. The current policy which I paid in... View More

Brigid M. Hopkins
Brigid M. Hopkins
answered on Jun 29, 2023

The Estate itself can ensure the property. You may want the assistance of an experienced probate/trust administration attorney to guide you. Good luck!

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