Filing Federal Income Taxes for the Deceased Follow these tips to keep an already stressful time from becoming more stressful by Kimberly Lankford, AARP, February 16, 2021 Alamy Stock Photo When a loved one passes away, someone has to file...
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Happy Monday everyone! I'm sure like most people, we are cleaning out closets, donating clothes to Goodwill, throwing out junk, updating things that long ago need to be replaced or outlived their effectiveness, etc. I just have to look out my...
Happy Monday everyone! I'm sure like most people, we are cleaning out closets, donating clothes to Goodwill, throwing out junk, updating things that long ago need to be replaced or outlived their effectiveness, etc. I just have to look out my...
To continue the discussion regarding, What to do when a spouse has died. I found it to be extremely helpful to talk to people who have experienced losing a spouse. They can offer tips for how to get through it or just commiserate about shared...
My spouse has died (cont'd): So, I've learned a lot since his passing last October. The biggest lesson is BE PREPARED! Death is inevitalbe. Knowing that should help with being prepared ahead of time. 1) Make sure you have a WILL so there...
To continue the discussion regarding, What to do when a spouse has died. It becomes very challenging. I called one of my husband's store credit card customer service rep to report his passing and was told "thanks for letting us know of...
What if your debts exceed your estate's assets? State statute will direct who gets paid and how much. An insolvent probate is like a bankruptcy with the unpaid balances being written off by the creditors. On joint accounts, the creditors can...
For those of you who have a spouse that has recently passed, hopefully my experience will help you get through what to expect if you have a similar situation. My husband was disabled and had a handicap placard we used for him to park in a handicap...
My Spouse has died....(cont'd): When you receive 6 copies of your spouse's death certificate, you think, great! Thank you to the funeral parlor that provided it! In reality, all of the people you notify that your husband has passed...
Cont'd: (My Spouse has died, time to change the will....and other things)..... Update: Since we don't have an estate (do not own a house), it is less complicated. That being said, I need to reassess if I can afford where I now live. I make...
