05 Jan My husband left his assets to our daughter. What can I do?
There are laws to protect a spouse when their partner in marriage dies....
Estate Planning
03 Jan Does a Class “D” beneficiary have to pay tax on this inheritance?
State law determines which heirs are subject to inheritance tax....
21 Dec What tax is due on this inherited IRA?
A will may specify how inheritances taxes should be paid. ...
18 Dec How can I best plan for a child with disabilities?
There are several ways to protect assets for people with disabilities....
15 Dec Should I report a death to the credit bureaus?
Some are concerned that a deceased person's identity could be stolen....
12 Dec Is this inheritance also subject to income taxes?
The inheritance tax is bad enough, but income tax too? ...
04 Dec A beneficiary won’t sign off on estate payouts. What’s next?
The executor has a fiduciary duty to the estate....
01 Dec My dad died. The estate is settled. What paperwork do I need to keep?
Some documents can be tossed, but others should forever be saved....