Estate planning &
settlement resources

Learn how to list assets and debts for probate court in January 2026. This guide covers valuations, deadlines, and filing the executor inventory.

Learn how to notify heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors during probate in July 2026. Covers legal notice requirements, creditor claims periods, and executor

Learn how to cancel gym, club, and roadside memberships after a loved one's death in July 2026. Stop recurring charges and recover refunds for the estate.

Learn how to cancel charitable and religious memberships after a loved one's death, stop recurring donations, and handle outstanding pledges in July 2026.

Learn how to identify, return, and document leased equipment after a loved one's death, including internet devices, security systems, and medical equipment, to

Learn how to identify and resolve HOA dues, library accounts, parking permits, and local fines after a loved one's death so they don't delay estate settlement.

Compare estate settlement solutions for adult children managing parents' affairs remotely in January 2026. Automated filings, asset discovery, and family tools.

Learn how to track every claim submitted after a loved one's death, what to record, how to follow up, and how strong claim tracking prevents missed benefits

Learn notice to creditors requirements, state deadlines, and filing steps for executors in July 2026. Covers publication costs, claim periods, and direct

Learn how to confirm an executor or appoint one through the court, obtain Letters Testamentary, and manage certified copies to keep an estate moving forward.

Learn what happens when someone dies without a will, how intestacy laws work, who courts appoint as administrator, and how to manage the estate under state

Learn how to start the probate process after a loved one's death, what documents to gather, and how Elayne helps you stay organized. December 2025.

Compare the best asset discovery tools in July 2026. Find hidden life insurance payouts, survivor benefits, and bank accounts. See which services search and

Learn how to locate and review a loved one's will, identify key executor duties, and avoid common mistakes. See how Elayne helps you prepare before meeting an

Learn how to update auto and home insurance after a loved one's death in July 2026, including what documents you need and how to avoid coverage gaps.

Learn what state-level benefits may be available after a loved one's death, how to find programs in your state, and how to apply before deadlines pass.

Learn how to find union or association benefits after a loved one's death, what documents you need, and how to claim survivor benefits in July 2026.

Learn how to update health insurance after a loved one's death, what documents you need, when coverage ends, and how to protect surviving dependents from gaps.

Learn how to cancel a deceased person's driver's license or state ID in July 2026, what documents are needed, and how this step protects against identity theft.

Learn how to request a deceased person's credit reports from all three bureaus, what documents you need, and why this step protects the estate. July 2026.

Learn how to freeze specialty consumer reports after a loved one’s death to prevent fraud, including which agencies to contact and what documents you’ll need.

A deceased person's driver's license or state ID should be canceled promptly. Learn how in this October 2026 guide.

After someone dies, closing membership and rewards accounts is important. Here’s how to deactivate your a Starbucks account (updated in December 2025).

Learn the estate settlement process, timeline, and costs in October 2026. Executor duties, probate vs non-probate assets, and more for families.