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Important Elements of Estate Planning Regarding Luxury Homes

March 5, 2015 By Mark Hunke

estate for saleIf you have a fine luxury home, you probably have a desire to make sure that it will stay in your family. Many people see luxury real estate as a legacy they can leave behind to their children and grandchildren, creating an estate that lasts far into the future and which all members of the family are proud of. If you want to make sure this happens, though, good estate planning is an absolute must. Here are a few things you need to know about this subject.

Plan Early and Update your Plan

Many people, especially those who have just purchased a new luxury home, think that they don’t need to make estate plans until they get very old. The truth of the matter is that the earlier you start your planning, the better. This isn’t just because accidents can happen to anybody – it’s also because it reduces the chance that you will leave out assets by mistake. If you start your plan early, it also gives you a chance to update appropriately, adding beneficiaries or changing the goals of your estate. Remember when making plans that you don’t necessarily have to leave everything to family – a charity, university, or other nonprofit agency can accept your luxury home as a donation if you so desire.

Put Somebody in Charge and Make your Plans Clear

There are a lot of different scenarios where your next of kin might disagree about how to deal with your real estate. As just one example, a fire to your home might leave some of those you leave behind wanting to rebuild and others wanting to cut their losses and move on to another property. Because of this, you should make it clear who is in charge of your estate in this sort of situation. By leaving one person in charge, you minimize potential conflicts. That person isn’t on their own to make all the decisions, though. By leaving clear and well-planned instructions in your estate plans, you can ensure that your property is used the way you want it to be.

Take Care of your Luxury Home

Your luxury home can be a money pit if you aren’t careful. Repairs can pile up, and parts of the home that don’t get routine maintenance can become an extreme problem. You should mitigate this by making sure you stay current on your real estate taxes and other payments and that you perform the maintenance necessary to keep your home in good shape. Taking these steps won’t only make your estate plans go more smoothly, but they will also make your life in your luxury home easier, since everything will be working exactly as it needs to be for the duration of your time at the property.

Estate planning is something that few people like to think about. However, when you move into the realm of luxury homes, if becomes a necessity. The last thing most people who own prime real estate want is messy court battles and unclear plans lying about to make their loved ones even more miserable.

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