1 in 3 people get their identity stolen after they pass. We offer a service where you can fill out a 5-minute form to prevent thieves from stealing your loved one's identity and assets.
Read MoreIf your loved one passed as a result of a work-related injury or illness, a workers' compensation policy may cover medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, and provide financial support to the family.
Read MoreYou will need to fund the estate account with all of the deceased person's accounts. You will want to add all of the funds besides "payable on death" and joint tenancy accounts to the estate account.
Read MoreLosing a loved one can create urgent financial issues and raise many questions. You may want to consult a professional financial advisor to understand your financial picture, resolve issues, and come up with a financial plan for the future.
Read MoreYou can help protect your loved ones if you pass by purchasing life insurance. This is an especially good idea if losing your income would impact your family’s ability to pay expenses.
Read MoreIn many cases, the surviving loved ones are not obligated to pay your debt when you pass.
Read MoreSome airlines and credit card companies don't let you transfer points after death. If you are expecting to pass soon, you should transfer points.
Read MoreMedicaid collects “estate recovery” after the person passes away to “pay back” the costs paid out. This means that you won’t get any remaining assets of the deceased.
Read MoreWhich debts the estate needs to pay, and in which order, depend on the state and whether the estate has more money than is owed or not. You are likely not personally liable.
Read MoreUsually, funeral home bills are the second thing that you are required to pay from the estate. If there isn't enough money, the funeral home may make you agree to pay it yourself.
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