End-Of-Life Planning: Settling an Estate

Settling an Estate

Resources and tips for those who are tasked with managing a loved one's estate. From getting a Death Certificate, to understanding probate court, to closing down accounts and paying final bills, we cover all the things that need to be done.

What Happens To A Self Storage Unit When Someone Dies?
Some useful tips to prevent your loved one’s stuff from ending up on Storage Wars.
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What Happens To Your Frequent Flier Miles When You Die?
There are lots of important documents to organize in order to make the process of settling your estate easier on your family (such as Life...
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How To Pay Taxes On Behalf Of An Estate
In order to settle the estate, it may be necessary to file state and/or federal incomes tax returns, a personal income tax return (Form 1040) for the last year of the person's life, and a federal estate income tax return (Form 1041) for the estate.
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Is It Ever “Too Late” To Conduct A DNA Test?
You might think something like cremation would close the book on your genetic code. You might also be wrong.
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Tips On Filing Taxes After Someone Dies
It’s not as scary as you think, especially if you get some help.
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How To Distribute Assets To Beneficiaries
In order to properly distribute assets to the beneficiaries named in the Will, you’ll need to set up a bank account in the name of the estate. The account is then used to dole out inheritances.
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Settling an Estate

What Happens To A Self Storage Unit When Someone Dies?

What Happens To Your Frequent Flier Miles When You Die?

How To Pay Taxes On Behalf Of An Estate

Is It Ever “Too Late” To Conduct A DNA Test?

Tips On Filing Taxes After Someone Dies

How To Distribute Assets To Beneficiaries