07 May My ex-wife died. Do I have rights to her house?
A will must be considered first. If there is no will, family matters. ...
05 May How can I be sure the inheritance tax is paid when I die?
The inheritance tax is based on your relationship to the beneficiary....
01 May What happens when the trustee of a trust dies?
The terms of the trust may specify what happens if a trustee dies. ...
30 Apr Do I have to take a distribution from my inherited IRA?
Beneficiaries get a break on taking a distribution because of the coronavirus crisis. ...
27 Apr What are the rules when a beneficiary inherits an IRA?
The SECURE Act changed how you must take distributions from inherited IRAs?...
27 Apr What kinds of taxes will a trust be required to pay?
Trusts can get hit with the highest tax rates out there. ...
20 Apr Do my children have to pay my debts when I die?
Your estate may have to pay debts before your beneficiaries see any money. ...
10 Apr My aunt died. What is my job as her executor?
As executor, you must pay bills, file tax returns and distribute assets. ...
07 Apr Am I responsible for my mom’s debts after she dies?
You can't distribute inheritances unless the deceased's debts are paid first. ...
01 Apr My wife died last year. How should I file my 2019 tax return?
You have choices for your tax return after the death of a spouse. ...