Family

Family



At a combined income of $290K a year, we're barely middle class. What tax breaks can we still take advantage of?

You're making great money on paper, but today's cost of living means you need all the tax breaks you can get.
March 9, 2026 Miles Rook

My grandpa is in long-term care. He wants to gift me his motorcycle, but my uncle says I can’t have it because of Medicaid rules. What can I do?

Your grandfather wants you to have his vintage motorcycle. But he’s receiving long-term care and is on Medicaid. You need to know how Medicaid treats gifts.
February 27, 2026 Peter Kinney

My parents died with credit card debt and no will. As their only child I live in their house and pay the mortgage. What can I do to keep the house?

You want to keep your childhood home, but your parents have passed on with no will and credit card debt debt hanging over the estate. We explore your possible options.
February 27, 2026 Penelope Singh

My parents are in their 70s and went to a lawyer to help draft a will. He told them not to bother as it wouldn’t change anything. What do they do?

A tiny minority of families could get by without making a will. Changes are yours isn't one of them.
February 26, 2026 Miles Rook

I’m set to inherit $125K from my dad’s estate. My husband and I are separated but haven’t filed for divorce. Can he take half my inheritance?

Money you receive inherit doesn't normally get split up in a divorce, but there are important steps you have to take first.
February 25, 2026 Sammy Tran

My dad passed away last year with very little in his estate, but I’m still getting his medical bills in the mail. What do I do?

Many people find themselves receiving medical bills for loved one’s medica care after their passing, even when the deceased had little or no estate.
February 13, 2026 Sasha Wren
Wedding Drama

My 92-year-old dad is getting married without a prenup. I'm afraid I’ll lose my inheritance to his new wife and her kids. What can I do?

When an elderly parent remarries late in life, their adult children often worry about what happens next.
February 12, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My kid just moved in with me after spending years with my ex-wife. Turns out he’s unvaccinated. How do I get him enrolled in school?

A divorced father is stunned to discover his children are unvaccinated after transferring schools, uncovering years of missed communication, co-parenting assumptions, and quiet parental drift. This candid, engaging story explores how major decisions slip through the cracks after divorce—and what happens when family reality collides with school policy.
February 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Everybody knows the financial risks of lending money to relatives, but few know the legal risks.

The financial risks of lending to family members are obvious, but there are legal risks as well.
February 10, 2026 Marlon Wright
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My brother and I inherited Mom’s house. I want to rent the house out, but my brother lives there, refuses to move, and can’t buy me out. What now?

Siblings who jointly inherit the family home don't always see eye to eye on what should be done.
February 9, 2026 Peter Kinney

Mom split the inheritance evenly between us siblings and our spouses. I'm divorced and got half what my brothers and their wives did. What can I do?

If you feel that the inheritance was divided unfairly between you and your siblings, your options for getting a better deal depend on the exact terms of the will.
February 6, 2026 Penelope Singh

My ex left her high-paying job to go freelance. Now she has no job or health insurance, and wants me to double my child support payments. What now?

If your former spouse leaves a high-paying career of their own free will, how much extra are you obligated to pay in child support?
January 28, 2026 Sasha Wren