02 Oct My husband died. He has adult children. Do I get anything?

Posted at 05:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning

Without a will, state law determines how assets are distributed....

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03 Aug Who has to pay medical bills when a spouse dies?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit, Estate Planning

Creditors have the option of trying to recover funds from a spouse. ...

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29 Jul Our credit is mostly in my name. How can I help my wife’s credit score?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

There are several steps to take to build a credit score....

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08 Jul My husband died. What should I do with his IRAs?

Posted at 05:01h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement

Spouses have an added bonus when it comes to an inherited IRA. ...

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23 Feb Can I inherit property without my spouse also owning it?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning

If you keep property separate, you may be able to stay the sole owner. ...

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01 Jul If my wife dies, do I have to pay her credit card bills?

Posted at 19:09h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

It all depends on whether anyone cosigned the debt. ...

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15 Apr Should married couple change stock ownership?

Posted at 06:02h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Retirement, Taxes

Understanding how assets pass between spouses upon one spouse's death. ...

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06 Sep Who should get inheritance from second marriage?

Posted at 11:38h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning

How to provide for children and a spouse in a second marriage. ...

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13 Jul How to separate your credit from your spouse’s

Posted at 06:06h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Credit

Here's how to make sure your credit accounts aren't mixed....

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23 May Do spouses owe tax on inherited bank accounts?

Posted at 06:06h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, Estate Planning, Taxes

Spouses have special rules when it comes to inherting assets....

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