Appointing a family member may feel like the right thing to do, but without the skills and experience, it can cause costly ...

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it would reconsider Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a landmark 1935 ruling responsible for the creation of modern federal agencies which have operated ...

If the Supreme Court wants to correct one of the worst decisions of the progressive era, it will finally overturn Humphrey’s Executor v. U.S.

Inheritance Funding reports the average estate settlement takes 6-12 months, but debts and disputes can extend the process to ...

Parents can exit a family mortgage by forgiving the loan and releasing the lien, plus tips on gift tax and donating a ...

A bitter inheritance feud is tearing apart the family of the late retired senior assistant police commissioner Shepherd ...

This decluttering method can help you feel more in control of your money – and ease the burden for loved ones.

Scammers exploit probate filings to target grieving families with fake fees and debts, Kurt "Cyberguy" Knutsson reports.

The Supreme Court, to its credit, will be addressing one of the most constitutionally dubious precedents still on the books during its forthcoming term. On Monday, in Trump v. Slaughter, the Court ...

Casualty losses are typically deducted in the year the loss occurred, although you may be able to deduct them in the previous ...

After watching friends and family go through the laborious process of managing an estate, more executors are insisting on completed death binders before agreeing to take on the role, say experts in ...

A clear will, a simple Loved Ones File, and a few beneficiary updates will spare your children queues and confusion. You can help your loved ones through a very difficult time, with a few thoughtful ...