inheritance

When a loved one passes away without a will, settling their estate can quickly become a nightmare. If you were promised something but never got it in writing, you might find yourself in a difficult position when you try to claim it as yours.

It's great to inherit a house, but if the deceased took out a reverse mortgage on the property, things can get complicated in a hurry.

Your sister called you “ungrateful,” and suddenly Grandma cut you from her will. Ouch. That hurts emotionally, socially, and possibly financially too. But don’t give up hope. With the right steps, you can work to clear your name, repair the misunderstanding, and maybe even mend your relationship with Grandma—before things get legally or emotionally unfixable.

Your sister said you’d split the inheritance. You believed her. Then she kept everything. Ouch. This isn’t just family drama—it’s real money, and possibly a legal mess. Let’s unpack what’s going on and what you can actually do about it.

If you're on disability, and a loved one leaves you a large inheritance in their will, you might find yourself at risk of losing the benefits you depend on. What can you do?

Imagine you're broke, struggling to make ends meet and then suddenly, a distant relative passes away and you're left with a $40,000 inheritance in your name. You have student loans still, a car loan and many other payments. Do you pay those off first? Or put it all in the bank as an emergency fund? Let's explore your options when presented with a unique opportunity to set yourself up for life.