Your money can leave a lasting legacy and live on much longer than you do. And when set up properly, your assets can be transferred to family members easily after you die. Planning ahead of time can ...

A new homeowner’s dream turned into a nightmare when a six-figure sum needed to close the real estate transaction went to a scammer instead. The district attorney in Wichita, KS, is still trying to ...

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Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the emotional weight, there are often financial questions that need quick answers. One of the most common sources of confusion is what happens to a ...

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Under Pennsylvania law, joint accounts are generally presumed to be non-probate assets that pass directly to the surviving account holder(s). However, this presumption can be challenged if there is ...

Whether it’s totting up tax bills or dealing with disputes over a will, being the executor of someone’s estate can be a ...