After a loved one’s passing, you may need to deal with items such as driver’s licenses, license plates, and handicap placards that have specific rules governing how they are discarded. Because some of these items can be used toward identity theft, it is important you follow these rules.
Read MoreWe’ve written instructions for how to deal with a variety of different situations, including medical malpractice, immigration, and crime victims’ compensation.
Read MoreIf the deceased owned one or more vehicles in their name, you’ll need to take care of any payments as well as managing the title transfer. Every state handles this process differently, but we’ve taken the time to research and find the relevant forms and information that you’ll need.
Read MoreWe recommend that as you wrap up your end-of-life planning for yourself or your loved one, you set a reminder down the road to review the decisions that have been made.
Read MoreThe Social Security Administration offers a one-time death benefit of $255 to surviving spouses or those who were living on the benefits of a Social Security recipient.
Read MoreThere are many items that one may choose to gift to their family members or friends after they die, including, but not limited to, property, money, items of sentimental value, and other expensive items such as jewelry.
Read MoreWhile there are many different steps that go into administering a trust, this guide aims to cover the more general steps.
Read MorePerhaps early in your life after service, you focused on benefits and resources related to education programs, job searches, or training resources. Now it may be wisest to plan for your legacy and how to position your family/loved ones well to deal with your passing.
Read MoreHere are the first and most important tasks to complete in the wake of a spouse’s passing.
Read MoreAfter a death, the real estate may be inherited by an individual or sold. Here’s how to handle the process.
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