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What Happens to Your Bank Account When You Die?

What Happens to Your Bank Account When You Die?

After you die, any number of things can happen to your bank accounts. They might go to a person who co-owned the accounts with you, for instance, or might end up in probate court if you didn’t leave a will. The path that your accounts head down following your death can be perfectly straight or […]

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What Happens if You Die Without a Will

What Happens if You Die Without a Will

You’ve probably heard the advice many times that you should write a will and do estate planning if you have family members or friends you’d like to pass assets to after you die. But you may wonder: What happens if you die without a will? When someone dies without a will, a court decides what

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9 Financial Steps to Take After the Death of a Spouse

9 Financial Steps to Take After the Death of a Spouse

When your spouse passes away, the grief and shock can be overwhelming. It’s unfortunate that in the immediate aftermath, you’re faced with a to-do list of legal and financial tasks—especially if you’re the executor of their estate. Being prepared and quickly handling tasks such as notifying insurance companies, ensuring you have access to bank accounts

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