It’s difficult to wait for probate while debts go unpaid, but if the executor doesn't act in a timely fashion, your patience will be pushed to its limits.
It's a frustrating situation: your boss excitedly informs everyone that the team is getting long-overdue raises—then nothing happens. It's been six months now and you're still waiting while your paycheck still says the same thing. What do you do when a raise is all talk?
You just walked through your front door after a relaxing trip abroad, only to find your house in a state of disarray. You followed Airbnb’s guidelines, and are wondering how you can hold your guests accountable.
Giving financial help to someone you care about only for them to disappear into thin air is a scenario that happens more often than people realize. The key is figuring out your rights and your options.
Annuities are considered to be a reliable income stream for retirement, but if the payout is leaving you short every month, something isn’t working. Whether it’s poor payout timing, rising costs, or bad planning, the good news is: you have options.
Sorting through a deceased loved one’s belongings can be emotional and unpredictable. But if you find a large sum of cash among the deceased's belongings it may be a complicated business sorting out who actually has the right to the money.
Buying a dream home is one of life’s biggest accomplishments. But when unexpected events happen, whether to stay or cut your losses and sell depends on several key factors.