19 Apr My ex died. Will any of his assets come to me?
Your divorce agreement will cover what happens when an ex-spouse dies. ...
19 Feb Can I leave Social Security to my son in my will when I die?
Social Security isn't the kind of asset you can put leave to someone in your will. ...
29 Dec How can we find out if our father left us something in his will?
If there is no will, state law will determine what happens to property. ...
23 Nov After mom died, my brother is staying in the house. What’s next?
The language of the will should guide an executor on how to handle an estate. ...
14 Aug Is a beneficiary designation more important than a will?
It's important to understand what will happen to your assets when you die. ...
10 Aug My mom died. My sisters won’t tell me anything. What can I do?
As a possible beneficiary, you may have rights to your mom's estate. ...
15 Jul Should my son inherit or be gifted this home?
There's a tax difference that's important to consider. ...
02 Jul Grandma died two years ago. When will her will be settled?
If the executor isn't taking action, you can ask the court to step in. ...
05 Jun My mom died and my stepfather kept everything. Is that right?
Here's how you can learn if someone had a will. ...
19 May Should I get a new will or change an existing one?
There are advantages to getting a new will instead of changing an older one. ...