A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate signed by the current president.
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 MoreIf the person who passed away is a retired or former federal civil service employee, you will need to notify the Office of Personnel Management which may have been paying an annuity.
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.
Read MoreUsually, medical bills are the first that you are required to pay. We know this can be really frustrating.
Read MoreYou need to pay out and close any existing credit cards the deceased person had. This can also cancel existing subscriptions, so double-check that you want to cancel these first.
Read MoreYou should notify dental insurance to see if you need to change the beneficiary name and to avoid continuing to pay for unneeded dental insurance
Read MoreYou should notify long term care insurance to see if you need to change the beneficiary name and to avoid continuing to pay for unneeded insurance.
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