family members

My boomer father-in-law laughed at me for buying Bitcoin years ago. Now he’s demanding a loan to save his failing business. Do I help or let him fail?

Your father-in-law mocked you for buying Bitcoin, but now he's asking for you to lend him money for his small business. Should you let bygones be bygones?
March 25, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My brother is executor of our parents’ estate, but when I ask what he's doing he says I’m “on a need-to-know basis.” What can I do?

After your parents passed away, your brother became executor of their estate. But getting information out of him is like pulling teeth. What now?
March 17, 2026 Marlon Wright

My brothers and I agreed to sell the house we inherited. After three offers, one of us backed out. The realtor still wants his commission. Now what?

You and your siblings to sell a house together, but after multiple offers, one of your brothers changed his mind. The realtor has done his job and is now demanding a commission. Now what?
March 12, 2026 Peter Kinney

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 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