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Understanding Inheritance Funding For Beneficiaries

By Kerri Stout


Following the death of a loved one, there is a somewhat lengthy process that comes with carrying out the estate disbursement detailed in a will. Probate court must certify the will and address any issues that may be raised by anyone contesting all or part of the will. Inheritance funding is a type of loan that provides an advance on funds that are left to a beneficiary.

Beneficiaries, or heirs, are the people who are set to inherit anything of monetary value. An advance of this type involves monetary funds. After the loved one dies, the will can be tied up in probate for weeks or months. During this time, you may experience financial strain. Companies that offer advances on inheritances can help alleviate this strain.

Advances and loans are two forms of financing available. An advance, as the name suggests, is when the company gives an amount of money to you in advance of the release of funds from probate. These types do not accrue interest. Once the court releases funds, the company deducts what it advanced from the inherited funds.

These funds can be in the form of a reassignment or as a loan. Advances are reassignments. On the other hand, a loan can work similar to an advance in terms of payment to you and in repayment. The difference is that interest is charged on the amount that is advanced to you. If an interest rate is charged, the company may or may not charge a processing fee.

Filling out an application begins the process. The company will need specific details and documentation about the inheritance and probate process. It will also be necessary to provide information about the probate lawyer. He or she may also be required to turn in some legal documentation from this point, everything will be reviewed.

If approved, the company will tell you how much they are loaning or advancing, along with fees that are being charged. The approval process can take as little as a few days or as long as a few weeks, often depending on the complexity of your case. Be aware that the amount the company approved you for may not be as much as you requested.

You should also be aware of the terms of your agreement. Some companies have a deadline on repayment. In these cases, usually with loans, you are required to pay the money back by a certain date. If the will is still going through probate, you may have to pay out of pocket, unless the loan is set up to be taken from the inherited funds.

These advances and loans provide beneficiaries with the aid they need while they are waiting for the probate process to come to an end. Regardless of your circumstances, this financial assistance is a means of accessing needed funds. It is a good idea to have the probate lawyer assist you and examine your contract before you commit.




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