03 May Trying to avoid a fight over an inheritance
Proper estate planning can stop arguments before they start....
17 Dec My mom cut my siblings out of her will. What now?
What to expect when someone contests a will....
10 Oct Estate plan for a second marriage
Make sure children from a first marriage get their inheritance....
28 Sep Your rights when family fights over a will
If the executor doesn't follow the rules, you have protections. ...
09 Jul I found cash in my parents’ house. What next?
Cash must be included as part of a deceased person's estate. ...
03 Jul Why it matters what assets you leave to heirs
How you divide your assets will matter to your heirs....
14 Jun Does a step-up in basis apply to trusts?
Understanding what happens to investments when they're inherited....
12 Jun Funeral trusts aren’t as simple as you think
When you're applying for Medicaid, some choices can't be changed....
23 May Do spouses owe tax on inherited bank accounts?
Spouses have special rules when it comes to inherting assets....
17 May What the inheritance tax means for step-families
Step-grandchildren are subject to the inheritance tax. ...