When you are named as executor after someone has died, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ideally, the deceased told you in advance that they were planning to name you as executor and you had a chance to discuss their wishes and gather information. But that is not always the case and […]
Read More »An Epic Scavenger Hunt
Imagine having a sibling whom no one in your family has spoken to in nearly three decades. What if you were contacted one day and told that your sibling passed away six years ago and left behind two bank accounts worth $81,000? That’s what happened to one family and it led them on a nationwide […]
Read More »ID Theft and the Deceased
Everyone has heard horror stories about identity theft and millions of Americans take steps to protect themselves by regularly checking their credit reports. However, the deceased cannot check their own credit reports. This gives thieves an opportunity.
Read More »Finding Life Insurance Policies
Often people will let loved ones know that they have life insurance policies, but after the policy holder passes away the beneficiaries have difficulty finding any information about the policies. Tracking down these lost insurance policies is an important step in estate administration.
Read More »Proposal Seeks Compromise on Digital Privacy after Death
State legislatures throughout the country are currently debating whether a person’s digital accounts should remain private after death or be accessible by estate administrators. A new proposal in Virginia strikes a compromise between the two sides.
Read More »What Documents Do You Need to Find After a Loved One Dies?
After a loved one dies, you need to gather the important documents that are necessary to settle their final affairs. While the documents required will vary depending on what your loved one owned and owed, below is a list of common documents you will need to find:
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