family members

I just inherited $22K from my grandma's will. Now my stepdad wants me to co-sign a loan so he can start his own barbershop. What now?

If you came into a large sum of money, you must think carefully before you commit to co-signing a loan for a family member.
January 20, 2026 J.D. Blackwell

My mom died with no will and $6,000 in credit card debt. My uncle says I should pay the debt because I collected her life insurance. What do I do?

You collected the benefit from your mom's life insurance policy, but now your uncle is demanding that you use that money to settle the credit card balance in your mom's estate. It's time to set things straight with him.
January 16, 2026 Peter Kinney

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

I inherited 60K$ from my dad before his debts were paid. I have to return the money, but I already spent it to pay my credit card debt. Now what?

You received $60,000 from your dad before his estate’s debts were settled. You used the money to pay off credit cards, only to find out creditors to the estate have to be repaid first. What options do you have?
September 10, 2025 Alex Summers

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

My elderly mom’s basement tenant told neighbors he owns her house. He’s made unauthorized changes to the suite. Should I be concerned?

When a tenant begins telling neighbors that he is the building owner, the real owner needs to step in and set the record straight to prevent confusion.
January 7, 2026 Sammy Tran