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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

Question: What is the difference between filing a Declaration of Homestead and a Homeowners Exemption? My home is in Los Angeles County. Can I use these documents on a deed-restricted property located ...

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 ...

Will a Homestead Declaration protect my home from the cost of nursing home care? Many people are under the false impression that their Homestead Declaration will protect their residence if they go ...

On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed the Affordable Homes Act (the Act”), legislation whose purpose is to address rising housing costs within the Commonwealth by implementing public ...

Montpelier, Vt., January 31—Beginning in 2013, annual filing of homestead declarations will be required once again. All eligible property owners must file homestead declarations by the due date for ...

WESTMINSTER — If you are a Vermont homeowner, you can receive a reduction in your property taxes by filing a Homestead Declaration, but you need to act fast to meet the Oct. 15 deadline. Once filed, ...

The Homestead Act today doesn’t mean you can squat on 160 acres of public land and eventually own it, rather it is a means to protect up to $605,000 of equity in your home against seizure, forced sale ...