Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate ...

A Declaration of Homestead is a simple legal document which can help to protect your house and property in times of economic hardship. A Declaration of Homestead is a simple legal document which can ...

This office has received three recent inquiries as to whether someone should reaffirm their homestead protection after refinancing their home. As you may know, you can protect your home’s equity by ...

A homestead exemption is a legal mandate. It helps protect a home from seizure by creditors following a declaration of bankruptcy or the death of a spouse with ownership interest. In many states, the ...

Q: I just bought a house in Tyngsboro, moving from Nashua. I heard that I need to file a document proving my homestead in Massachusetts. This is different than New Hampshire. What do I need to do? A: ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento woman recently refinanced her home and got a questionable notice in the mail, asking her to fork over money. She wasn't sure if she should pay so she decided to call ...