05 Jan My mom died and I’m managing her estate. Now what?
If you're the executor of an estate, you need to understand estate and inheritance tax rules....
18 Dec When your late spouse’s ex is a named beneficiary
Why it's important to update your beneficiary designations if you're ever divorced. ...
04 Dec New Jersey is an expensive place to die
New Jersey is an expensive place to die....
01 Dec Minimizing estate taxes when you have non-child heirs
Your relationship to your heirs will determine the taxes that are due for your estate. ...
25 Nov Can I take an executor fee for managing my relative’s estate?
Executor duties can be very time consuming, and you can be paid for your efforts. ...
21 Nov When you inherit a home and become a landlord
If you inherit a home that has a tenant, your options may be limited. ...
18 Nov Protecting your child’s inheritance from creditors
You can protect an inheritance from creditors, but it will mean restrictions for your heir. ...
14 Nov Can I create a will online?
You can create a will without an estate attorney, but there may be reasons to see a pro. ...
30 Oct Stopping your spendthrift kid from wasting his inheritance
If you have an adult child who is not responsible with money, there are steps to take to ensure any money you leave to him is somewhat protected from his spendthrift ways....
30 Oct Strategies for estate tax savings
No one wants to pay taxes when they die, but unless you're proactive, the government — and not your heirs — could end up with a huge chunk of your money....