The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed people to claim land by living on and cultivating it for five years. It encouraged westward expansion and was opposed by Southern states due to fears of more free states. The act allowed for up to 160 acres to be claimed for a small fee, and was taken advantage […]
A property declaration in the US protects a home from seizure for unsecured debts, but not for all debts. It must be filed with the registry of deeds by one owner and can be reversed by a court. A form is available for submission or a lawyer can draw up an original. Fraudulent declarations can […]
