Introduction
Introduction
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The Executor's Responsibility to Manage Estate Property
The executor is charged with keeping estate property safe and secure until it's turned over to the beneficiaries.
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Paying Off Debts of the Estate
A big part of the executor's job is to settle the debts of the estate. Here's an overview on what you'll need to do.
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Personal Liability for Debts of an Estate
Is the executor personally liable for estate debts? Usually not, but others may be.
Real Estate & Real Property
Real Estate & Real Property
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Transferring Real Estate After Death
The process for transferring a deceased person's house or real estate to the new owner depends on many factors.
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Transferring Real Estate Held in a Trust
If a trust holds real estate, the trustee will need to sign a new deed, transferring the property to the new owner - the trust beneficiary.
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Transferring Joint Tenancy Real Estate After a Death
Property held in joint tenancy is usually easy to transfer to the survivor after the other owner dies.
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What Happens to the Mortgage on Inherited Real Estate?
When someone inherits a home or similar property, the mortgage obligation is usually part of the deal.
Retirement Accounts & Funds
Retirement Accounts & Funds
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Inheriting Retirement Accounts: Legal Overview
Tax-advantaged retirement accounts are subject to different rules than are other inherited assets. Here are the basics.
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A Surviving Spouse's Right to Inherit Retirement Accounts
Even a husband or wife who wasn't named as the beneficiary of a retirement account may have the legal right to claim the money.
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Inheriting an IRA or 401(k) Account as a Surviving Spouse
Spouses get more options than other beneficiaries, and may be able to put off taxes on retirement account funds for longer.
Other Unique Property
Other Unique Property
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Handling Bank Account Funds in an Estate
What happens to cash accounts that belonged to the deceased person? It depends on how the accounts were held.
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How To Transfer U.S. Savings Bonds After Death
Savings Bonds are still popular--and are usually easy to transfer to the beneficiary after the original owner dies.
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Can You Inherit Season Tickets?
There are all kinds of rules and restrictions on who inherits the cherished season tickets of a devoted fan that passes away.