Tag: estate planning
Breaking Bank: How Bankruptcy Affects Inheritances and Estate Plans
Bankruptcy affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and it leaves many of them in the lurch when it comes to their inheritances. In this blog post, we discuss some of the consequences bankruptcy has on people’s ability to...
How to Find and Collect Unclaimed Inheritances
Have you ever wondered if you are owed an inheritance that you just didn’t know about? Find out what happens if your inheritance goes unclaimed and how to claim it.
Things Your Executor Can and Can’t Do
The executor of a Will is responsible for making a lot of different decisions, but are there limits to their powers? This post goes through an executor’s responsibilities and gives examples of what they can and can’t do.
How to Store Your Estate Planning Documents
Have you considered where you should store your estate planning documents? Keeping them locked away seems like a good idea, but there are some things you should consider before you do so, like how accessible they’ll be to those who...
Storing Your Power of Attorney in a Safety Deposit Box
Many people assume that the best place to store your Power of Attorney is in a safety deposit box, but it’s not always a good idea. Find out why in this post.
Do I Need an Obituary?
Obituaries are common articles that are usually found in local newspapers or on news sites that inform others of a recent death. Learn more about obituaries in this post.