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Real Estate Inheritance Tax 101: Everything You Need to Know After Someone Dies

Understand how real estate inheritance tax works, including state and federal rules, potential capital gains, and what to expect when inheriting property.
Inheritance taxes

Taxes After Someone Dies: Who Gets the Tax Return of a Deceased Person?

Wondering who gets the tax refund of a deceased person? Learn how final returns work, who can file, and how refunds are distributed through the estate.
Inheritance taxes

Estate and Inheritance Tax: What Families Need to Know After Someone Dies

Learn how estate and inheritance tax work, when they apply, and what families need to do after someone dies to handle taxes and settle an estate.
Inheritance taxes

When Does Estate Tax Kick In? Everything Executors and Beneficiaries Should Know

Estate tax kicks in after someone dies if the estate’s value exceeds federal or state limits. Understand key thresholds, rates, and how to plan ahead.
Inheritance taxes

Does a Beneficiary Pay Taxes? What Every Inheritor Needs to Know

Everything you need to know about beneficiaries paying taxes. Learn which assets are taxed and how state laws affect your inheritance.
Inheritance taxes

Inheritance Taxes: A State-by-State Guide

Inheritance taxes vary by state—Pennsylvania has one of the strictest. See who pays and how much in each state.
Inheritance taxes

How to Contact the Social Security Administration After a Death

Learn how to contact the Social Security Administration after a death to stop payments, prevent identity theft, and secure survivor benefits efficiently.
When someone dies
After death logistics

What Happens to Credit Card Debt When Someone Dies?

What happens to credit card debt when someone dies? Discover how debt is paid, who may be liable, and steps families should take.
After death logistics

How to Notify Banks and Close Financial Accounts After Someone Dies

Learn how to notify banks after someone dies, close accounts properly, prevent fraud, and ensure a smooth estate process with this practical step-by-step guide.
When someone dies

What to Send a Coworker Who is Grieving

Not sure what to do when a coworker loses a loved one? This guide shares thoughtful gift ideas, message examples, and ways to show ongoing support—so you can respond with care, respect, and empathy.
Loss in the workplace
Grief support

How to Cancel a Credit Card After Someone Dies

Need to know how to cancel a credit card after someone dies? Learn the exact steps to take, what documents you’ll need, and how to protect the estate.
After death logistics

How To Cancel A Cell Phone Contract After Someone Dies

Learn how to cancel a cell phone contract after someone dies, including the steps to follow, required documents, and tips to avoid unnecessary fees.
After death logistics
When someone dies

What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?

Wondering what happens to credit card debt you die? Learn who’s responsible, how to handle accounts, and what steps to take after a loved one passes.
After death logistics

Setting Up Google’s Inactive Account Manager: Why It’s So Important

Google's Inactive Account Manager helps secure your data, manage your digital legacy, and control account access after death.
Estate planning

How to Prevent Identity Theft After Death: Protecting a Loved One’s Identity

Learn how to protect a deceased loved one from identity theft. This step-by-step guide covers what to do after death to prevent fraud and secure their legacy.
After death logistics

How the passing of a global leader sparks timely conversations about end-of-life planning​

Discover the critical importance of outlining your final wishes to ensure your legacy is honored and reduce stress for your loved ones.
End-of-life preparation

Deleting My Mom’s 23andMe Account: Protecting Her Identity After She Passed

It might seem small. But left open, a DNA account can put your family’s privacy at risk.
After death logistics

How to Tell Your Boss You’re Grieving

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the emotional and practical aspects of discussing grief in the workplace, offering valuable insights and actionable steps to help you through this difficult process.
Grief support
Loss in the workplace

What to Do When Someone Dies Unexpectedly

When someone dies unexpectedly, it can be overwhelming to know what to do next. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to help you navigate through this difficult time, offering practical advice and support.
Grief support

Airlines that Still Offer Bereavement Flights in 2025

Only a few airlines continue to offer bereavement flights in 2025 - Delta Airlines - Air Canada - Alaska Airlines - WestJet
After death logistics

Understanding Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Benefits

Learn about Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), how they support employee well-being, and the benefits they offer both employees and employers in this guide.
After death logistics

When digital legacy becomes a liability: What the 23andMe bankruptcy means for families—and how Elayne can help

Discover the critical importance of outlining your final wishes to ensure your legacy is honored and reduce stress for your loved ones.
After death logistics

How to Delete a Facebook Account After Someone Die

Here’s everything you need to know about memorializing or deleting a Facebook account after someone dies.
After death logistics

How To Delete A Starbucks Account After Someone Dies

After someone dies closing membership accounts are important. Here’s how to delete your loved one’s Starbucks account.
After death logistics

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