14 Mar Is putting money in a payable-on-death account a good idea?
There are many ways to leave your assets to your loved ones....
10 Mar My husband won’t make an estate plan. What can I do?
Even alone you can take steps to plan for your assets and your heirs. ...
09 Mar How much of an executor commission can I get?
State law sets the commission based on percentages. ...
25 Feb Can I sell my house after I put it in a trust?
A trust can be a helpful estate planning tool. ...
23 Feb What happens when I inherit a house that’s in a trust?
A lot depends on the specifics of the trust. ...
22 Feb How does the Roth conversion 5-year rule work if you die?
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth has tax consequences....
21 Feb My friend’s ex died. Who has the right to his property?
A divorce agreement may hold the key to what happens next. ...
21 Feb Stepmom says she gets everything after dad died. Is that right?
Without a will, state law will determine who inherits property. ...
09 Feb Do we need state forms before paying out this inheritance?
Closing out an estate can be time-consuming. ...
03 Feb My grandmother’s estate owes back taxes. What next?
The executor is responsible for making sure taxes and debts are paid. ...