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 ...

A homestead exemption is a legal mandate. It helps protect a home from seizure by creditors following a declaration of bankruptcy or the death of a spouse with ownership interest. In many states, the ...

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 ...

WESTMINSTER — Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) offers free tax assistance via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). The organization also assists Vermont residents with ...