Does My Family Have to Pay My Credit Card Debt When I Die?
Especially with the average U.S. household having $7,027 in revolving credit card debt and Americans owing a total of $416.1 billion in credit card debt, according to a recent Nerdwallet study, some Americans will have credit card debt for the rest of their lives. However, what happens to credit card debt when you die?
Preparing for an Estate Planning Consultation
While most initial meetings with an estate planning attorney will result in some questions you likely have never considered, there are many ways in which you can prepare for a thoughtful and productive estate planning conference that will result in a better understanding of your goals and more efficient use of time with your attorney.
Aretha Franklin’s Estate and IRS Resolve Tax Debt
When Aretha Franklin died in 2018, a powerful creditor came calling: The Internal Revenue Service.
Equal Is Not Always Fair When Considering Inheritance
When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: They might be hurt anyway.