The first step to handling your loved one’s estate legally is to get official approval to be the person in charge, the executor or administrator.
Read MoreIn many cases, the surviving loved ones are not obligated to pay your debt when you pass.
Read MoreAdd a joint owner or transfer on death to each bank and investment account and asset (e.g., car, real estate, business) to avoid probate.
Read MoreTo determine whether your estate qualifies as small, follow these steps.
Read MoreSmall estates do not need to file probate, which can simplify the process. Your next step will be to submit a signed affidavit to the court.
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 MoreThis means compiling a list of real estate, personal property, bank accounts and debts as line items with a detailed description of each item and its fair market value.
Read MoreThe documents a deceased family member leaves behind may prove crucial to having the process of end of life tasks run smoothly. Below is a list of documents you’ll need to secure, and some tips on where to look.
Read MoreProbate lawyers can help executors or administrators of the estate navigate through the probate process.
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