wills

When an elderly parent remarries late in life, their adult children often worry about what happens next.

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.

At first, being named executor can sound like an honor. A sign of trust. Then reality kicks in. If your gut says “this feels like too much,” that reaction matters. But it's probably best to starts with understanding what an executor actually does.

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.

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?

Your dad left equal shares of the estate to all the siblings, but your sister wants a larger share because she feels she did more for him in his last days. We look at how to navigate this delicate situation.