Definition of "Assurance"

Giving of a promise or guarantee to the receiver to instill confidence.

Comments for Assurance

Corey Edwards Corey Edwards said:

Someone's spouse died with no will. There is property and the family of the deceased spouse is trying to claim the property, what can the surviving spouse do to keep the property? Her name is not on the deed.

Jun 14, 2019  22:32:31

 
Real Estate Agent

Hello, Corey! It is not that easy to gain a property once one dies intestate. According to the laws of intestate succession, the spouse and the children come first.  However, to find a more detailed answer and for further instructions, the surviving spouse should contact a real estate lawyer. Unfortunately, situations like this one make it hard to keep solid relationships with the extended family. 

Jun 17, 2019  06:52:42
 
 
image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

Local zoning law or private limitation on how far in feet a structure might be situated from the curb or other appropriate marker. ...

Lease that incorporates increases in agreed-on payments over the term of the lease contract. For example, a particular step-up lease may require that the lessee pay a 10% increase each year ...

A fixed marker or monument, either erected or naturally occurring, which serves as a boundary line for a parcel of land. For example, a stream on the eastern edge of the property serves ...

Legal mechanism available for a person who is over his head financially and is unable to meet his financial obligations. ...

Proposing or presenting for acceptance a price for a property parcel. Evidence of willingness to enter into a sales agreement. The bid price in a real estate or security ...

Local governmental ordinance breaking down the country into districts that are restricted on how private property is to be constructed and used. It applies to the land and buildings. The ...

Formal statement by an auditor, after through examination and consideration, as to whether a real estate company's financial statements fairly present financial position and operating ...

Timeshare homes is the popular name given to the concept of fractional ownership in real estate, and, in fact, is a better term to explain its meaning.Why?Well, fractional ownership means ...

Heading of a document, such as a real estate report. ...

Popular Real Estate Questions