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How to Become an Executor of an Estate Without a Will

If you die without a will, you’re considered to have died “intestate,” which means that the local government is in charge of how your assets will be dealt with.

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Complete Guide to Estate Settlement

Have you recently been named an estate executor? Our complete guide to estate settlement will walk you through the process from A to Z.

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The Ultimate Estate Executor’s Checklist

Have you recently been named an estate executor? Our ultimate estate executor checklist will help you through the estate settlement process.

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What Happens to My Military Pension When I Die?

Following the death of an individual, their survivors and dependents are left facing difficult financial questions.

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WATCH: 5 Things You Should Know as a First-Time Estate Executor

Free on-demand workshop teaches you about your role as an estate executor, what probate is all about, & where you can turn to for help with the estate settlement process.

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What’s the Difference between an Executor versus having Power of Attorney?

There are a few key differences in these legal roles, the main being that power of attorney is granted and carried out while someone is still alive.

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What Happens to a Person's Bank Account When They Die Without a Will?

Unfortunately, your loved ones have no say in the matter, and your wishes for how you’d like to see your belongings distributed won’t be taken into account.

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How to Deposit an Estate Check

Regardless of whether you’re an estate executor or a beneficiary, the settlement of an estate will naturally lead to the transfer of funds from one hand to another.