Foreword This book is about people's lives being impacted by a loved one's death and walking through that part of the process of dealing with probate and inherited properties. Not exactly a New York Times Best Sellers topic of choice, but it's something almost every person deals with in their lifetime. It's an incredibly challenging and emotional season. Most likely if you're reading this Forward you are either in the throws of it, you believe you're about to walk through it, or you've already experienced it. The hope is this book gives you clarity, wisdom, understanding and greater peace as you journey ahead. When I first ventured into the real estate industry years ago, I did so with the hopes of helping people and seeing their lives changed for the better. That's been at the core of what I've wanted my life to be about. With real estate being the largest investment most Americans ever make, it's a significant place to be involved. It can impact the economic heritage of a family for generations. But it goes beyond the economics. Here's a little rabbit trail that relates. Purchasing a home is a life- changing event for people, especially the first one. I remember our first home purchase in Ft. Lauderdale, it gave us a sense of being established as a family and moving into a new season of life and responsibility. It changed the trajectory of our lives. Each home we've purchased since has marked a significant transition in our lives and the memories of that time are attached and intricately woven to that home. Our experience is not unique. Homes are connected to memories and they can be wonderful and deeply nostalgic or they can be tragic and heart- rending. Homes are where life happens. When it comes to loved ones passing on and leaving their home v
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