Does a Medical Power of Attorney Need to be Notarized?
A medical power of attorney (often referred to informally as a healthcare proxy and formally as a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions) is among the most commonly used POA types. As with any POA, a medical power of attorney is a grant of authority from one person to another. In this instance, the grantor confers to the agent the authority to make medical decisions on the grantor’s behalf when they cannot do so.
DST Deals: What to Look for in a DST Offering
We have discussed the advantages of investing in Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). But DSTs aren’t risk-free investments. Quite the contrary. DSTs are complex investment products, meaning you should consider multiple factors when finding – and selecting – the right trust to invest in.
Capital Gains on Inherited Properties in Texas: What You Need to Know
Taxes on inherited property are something that heirs will have to deal with rather than the owner of the estate. However, there are variations across states. Texas is one of those states that falls into a special category when it comes to capital gains on inherited properties.
How Can I Help My Clients Build Real Passive Estate Portfolios?
There are many different ways your clients can potentially benefit from including commercial real estate in their investment portfolios.
1031 Exchange Estate Planning: What Happens If the Owner Passes Away
Real estate investors have long used 1031 exchanges to reposition and diversify their real property holdings, potentially defer capital gains taxes, or pursue likely assets that might offer greater value and equity.
How Do You Get Your Money Out of a DST?
DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) are unique real estate investments that provide some potential benefits to investors, particularly those who are executing a 1031 exchange or simply want to transition from active investment to passive. Here is how a DST investment works:
Is Real Estate an Alternative Investment?
Once primarily associated with owning a family home, real estate has evolved into a significant investment class, attracting the attention of individuals seeking diversification in their portfolios. As investors seek to expand their financial horizons, the question comes up: is real estate an alternative investment?
Is Depreciation Recapture Ordinary Income?
Owning real estate as an investment can generate certain benefits. There is the potential for cash flow and valuation increase. There can also be certain tax benefits to help offset income. Among these likely benefits is depreciation recapture. But given its purpose with real estate, is depreciation recapture ordinary income?
What Happens if a Tenant in Common (TIC) Refuses to Sell?
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A tenancy in common (TIC) is an arrangement between two or more individuals (the tenants in common) who share ownership rights to a piece of real estate.
Can You Do a 1031 Exchange With a Mortgage?
It’s common that a mortgage is part of a 1031 exchange. So yes, you can complete a 1031 exchange with a mortgage. But a few things happen when you do a 1031 exchange with a mortgage, and it's important to know what those are.
