Your 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you die. Here’s how it’s transferred, who gets it, the tax impact, and why beneficiary updates matter more than you think.

Debts typically aren't inherited, but they could affect your loved one's estate.

Most people aren't particularly interested in pondering what the financial aftermath will be when they die, but recent data suggests that this should be a regular part of managing your finances. Case ...

When you die, if you haven't listed a joint owner or beneficiary for your savings account, your bank will typically freeze ...

Writing a will is often the last thing on our minds or many assume “it will all get figured out” in the end. However, in Georgia, if you don’t have a will when you die, your assets will be distributed ...

Writing a will isn’t something most people rush to do. Some assume their family “will figure it out,” while others simply never get around to it. But in Texas, dying without a will means the state ...