‘I would like to know the truth’: My stepgrandmother told me she left me her IRA. How do I find it?

My paternal grandfather passed away in October 2022. I was 18 at the time and wasn’t involved in much of the discussion ...

How public probate records fuel inheritance scams

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

I think my brother stole $40K from my mom, who passed away in 2022. I think her financial adviser helped him. But how do I prove the adviser ‘was in cahoots’ with m…

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Money Problem: 'My dead mum's house is being sold for more than its valuation - do I have to pay capital gains on the extra cash?'

In this week's Money Problem, we look into a reader's capital gains query. Subscribers to our Money newsletter get a first ...

I paid my mom $200K to buy my late grandma’s home from her — but then realized it left us with no proof it’s actually mine. How do we make it legit?

But if you’re among the lucky few to inherit a home, there are legal and tax implications. Things get more complicated if the ...

Jo Summers writes 'How to Deal with International Estates'

A leading private client lawyer from the York area has shared her insights into probate, tax, and succession issues spanning international ...

What's the two-year rule for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how does it impact borrowers?

This little-known bankruptcy timing rule can determine whether a Chapter 13 case ends in relief or disappointment.

I'm in my 50s and thinking about prepaying my own funeral. Is it worth it?

“It’s a common misconception that monies left to your heirs in a will can be used right away to pay for one's funeral,” Fry ...
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