If you die without a will, the state decides what happens to everything you leave behind: your money, your home, and even your personal belongings. That process, called intestate succession, can lead ...

Fact checked by Betsy Petrick Key Takeaways After you die, your bank will freeze your savings account to protect your assets and prevent fraud.If you have a will, an executor will administer and ...

There are a handful of difficult conversations that parents know they need to have with their kids as they grow up, but how to broach the topic can feel scary. One of those topics is death, and what ...

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Using a deceased relative’s PIN is actually a crime. Here is the legal 3-tier process to claim M-PESA funds correctly.

Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Today’s Good Question is: What happens if someone dies before they get all of their lottery winnings? The good news is, you get to keep that money. The bad news is, you won’t be ...

If your term life insurance policy is ending and you’re still alive to see it, that is a milestone. It means your policy did its job by protecting your loved ones during your highest-risk years. Now ...