Do I Have to Pay Off Husband’s Debts after He Dies?
Losing your spouse is a painful, confusing time, but add to that repeated calls from an aggressive debt collector and a bad situation suddenly can get even worse.
How Do I Contest a Will?
Wills often go through probate, which is the legal process for settling an estate. The rules are different for every state, so check with an attorney or your local county office to learn more.
Thinking Strategically about Estate Planning
Crafting a carefully considered estate plan can ensure that asset distribution aligns with both your intended legacy and your beneficiaries’ needs.
What Happens to My Mortgage When I Die?
Understanding what happens to your debt when you die is an important part of estate planning—and you don’t have to be rich to have an estate. Everything you own and owe makes up your estate. For many people, that includes a house with a mortgage.
Why are More Americans Worried about Estate Planning?
One-quarter of Americans said inflation has caused them to think about estate planning, the survey said. Two out of three Americans said they don’t have any kind of estate planning documents.
What Happens If I Take a Bigger RMD?
Sometimes only taking the minimum IRA distribution can be a costly mistake. When deciding how much to withdraw this year, you need to consider the big picture. For some people, it makes sense to go big.
What Should the Executor of a Will do First?
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance you’ll be tasked with acting as the executor of an estate. The designation is both an honor and an obligation.
Create the Right Estate Plan for Your Blended Family
In the modern world, blended families, those combining children from previous and current relationships, are almost as common as the traditional nuclear families. But these families encounter distinctive challenges when it comes to estate planning. Estate planning usually begins with drafting a will. However, in blended families, designating an unbiased personal representative often requires more […]
The Intestate Estate—What Happens When There Is No Will?
Creating a will should be the first step in a comprehensive estate planning process, since it allows you to make sure that your wishes are properly carried out after your death.
What Should Small Business Owners Know about Estate Planning?
Small business owners have their hands overflowing with issues, and they devote most of their time to matters related to the smooth running of the business. Having no time to think about other matters, they do not bother about estate planning for them.