Homeowner's Legal Bible: The Ultimate Guide to What Homeowners Need to Know - Softcover

M. Shenkman, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471214574 ISBN 13: 9780471214571

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

The single legal resource every homeowner should have at hand . . .

THE HOMEOWNER′S LEGAL BIBLE

Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. But there′s more to being a homeowner than just finding and financing the right house. In fact, closing on your new home is only the beginning of a long involvement with what is probably the most valuable asset you′ll ever own. A multitude of legal issues–including taxation, insurance, and financial considerations–can and will arise over the course of the life of your home, and you′d better be prepared to deal with them. This book is the ultimate resource for responsible homeowners, designed to help you avoid pitfalls and take full advantage of the considerable benefits of being a homeowner. Every vital legal topic of homeownership is covered, including:
∗ Buying your home, from financing to closing
∗ Tax ramifications and advantages of homeownership
∗ Insuring your home against liability and protecting it with security measures
∗ Leasing or renting your home to tenants
∗ Selling your home
∗ Estate planning and bequeathing your home to an heir
∗ And much more
So put The Homeowner′s Legal Bible on your shelf and put your mind at ease, because you′ll be prepared to deal with any complication–or opportunity–that comes your way.

About this title

Synopsis

This book offers comprehensive and understandable coverage of the legal, tax, and financial issues homeowners face. It provides a useful guide to address all the key issues of home ownership, from buying a first home, to selling your home, or bequeathing it to your heirs, and everything in between. Subjects include buying techniques, financing home--based businesses, leasing your home, protection from law suits, and more.

About the Author

MARTIN M. SHENKMAN, CPA, MBA, JD, is a well–known attorney with extensive knowledge of tax law and investments. He is the author of twenty–six books, including The Complete Book of Trusts, Starting a Limited Liability Company, and How to Buy a House with No (or Little) Money Down, all available from Wiley.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0471214574
• ISBN 13: 9780471214571
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336