Family

Family



My aunt said she was leaving everything to her nieces and nephews. She died a month ago. When should I expect to hear about getting my inheritance?

If you are eagerly anticipating an inheritance from a loved one's will, it's best to be aware of the methodical timeline of the probate process.
January 15, 2026 Sammy Tran

My dad just passed with very little in his estate. The landlord is demanding that I pay the rent before I can clean out his apartment. What can I do?

Your dad just passed away, and to make matters worse, his landlord is refusing you access to his apartment until you pay the outstanding rent. We look at your rights and options as to how to proceed.
January 14, 2026 Miles Rook

My dad refuses to set up a will or trust, claiming that since I'm the only heir, everything will automatically go to me anyway. Now what?

Your dad’s lack of a will could complicate your life after he passes. Without a will or trust, state law decides how his assets will be handled.
October 6, 2025 Penelope Singh

All the siblings need to sign forms to collect our inheritance. But my sister worries she’ll lose her disability payments if she signs. Now what?

When a family member stands to lose disability coverage over a sudden large inheritance, it's important for other family members to proceed with care.
January 9, 2026 Peter Kinney

We're getting ready to sell our home, but my in-laws said the outdated kitchen will scare off buyers. Do we really need to renovate before selling?

You're looking to sell your home, but the kitchen and some of the other rooms are looking dated. Does it make sense to renovate before putting the house on the market?
January 6, 2026 Sasha Wren

I’m about to go on maternity leave but I already know I don’t want to return to my job. Should I quit now?

If you're about to go on maternity leave from your job and not planning to return afterward, you're far better off not quitting right away.
December 31, 2025 Quinn Mercer

My brother-in-law keeps telling us how much he’s been winning at sports betting. Then yesterday he asked us if he could borrow $2K till the end of the month. Now what?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?
December 23, 2025 Sammy Tran

I agreed to stay home with the kids, but now my husband says I didn’t “earn” half our assets during the divorce settlement talks. What now?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.
December 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

I was employed as live-in caregiver for a woman who just passed away. Her son and daughter gave me a week’s notice to move out of her house. Now what?

You were living in the home as part of your job caring for an elderly woman until she passed away. Now her adult children want you out of the house in a week. We look at ways you can handle this stressful situation.
December 24, 2025 Penelope Singh

My son just got a raise and wants to rush out and buy a brand-new pickup truck he doesn’t need. What can I tell him before he takes on a pile of debt?

Your son got a raise and the first thing he wants to do is buy a brand-new pickup truck. Before he takes on a truckload of debt for years to come, there are several points you can make to encourage him to spend the money more wisely.
December 29, 2025 Sasha Wren

My stepmom claims everything in dad’s house now belongs to her, including items he promised me. With no will, what can I legally do?

If a parent dies without a will and the surviving step-parent refuses to discuss the distribution of the estate with you, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
December 26, 2025 Sasha Wren

My 21-year-old nephew is executor of my brother’s estate. It’s obvious he has no clue what he’s doing and probate is at a standstill. What can I do?

Your nephew is the executor of your late brother’s estate, but the job is overwhelming him and probate has ground to a halt. We look at options to salvage the situation.
December 22, 2025 Quinn Mercer