Estate planning &
settlement resources

Learn what executor of the estate means, including legal duties, responsibilities, and timelines. Complete guide for executors in May 2026.

Learn how to handle financial account consolidation after death in May 2026. Get step-by-step instructions for transferring accounts, finding assets, and more.

Learn if an executor can be changed after death, the court removal process, and what beneficiaries need to know in May 2026 about replacing executors.

Learn how to craft and deliver a heartfelt eulogy with confidence. This July 2026 guide offers 11 practical tips for honoring your loved one with grace.

Learn what to do with credit cards when someone dies in May 2026. Get clear steps for notifying card companies, handling debt, and protecting the estate.

Complete funeral planning checklist for 2025. Step-by-step guide covering legal matters, service arrangements, burial decisions, and financial tasks.

Learn how to find hidden accounts after someone dies in April 2026. Search state databases, tax returns, and insurance locators to locate forgotten assets.

Learn how long probate takes in July 2026. Most estates close in 6-18 months, but timelines vary by state. Get tips to avoid delays and speed up the process.

Learn what executors of wills do in this complete guide to executor roles, duties, and legal responsibilities. Updated July 2026 with timelines and liability

Learn how to get an EIN for an estate account in July 2026. Step-by-step guide for executors covering IRS application, timing, requirements, and common

Learn who's legally responsible for medical bills and hospital debt after death in April 2026. Estate liability, spouse rules, and state exceptions explained.

Learn how to manage serving as both executor and beneficiary in April 2026. Handle fiduciary duties, prevent conflicts, and protect yourself legally.

Inherited retirement account rules changed in April 2026. Learn what beneficiaries owe, when annual RMDs apply, and how to avoid the 25% penalty on missed

Learn how to find and cancel all your subscriptions in April 2026. Track hidden recurring charges, stop unwanted billing, and save money each month.

What happens to real estate when someone dies without a will? Learn how intestacy law, probate, and state rules affect property inheritance in April 2026.

Learn how to write a death notice for newspapers in March 2026. Get step-by-step instructions, pricing details, submission deadlines, and examples.

Learn what letters testamentary are, why executors need them, and how to get them in March 2026. Complete guide to court authorization for estate settlement.

After losing her mother, Elayne's CEO built an AI platform to guide families through estate settlement. Here's how she's rethinking a broken system.

Elayne's CTO Rebecca Lee shares how psychology and systems engineering shaped her approach to estate settlement. A Q&A from March 2026.

Hospice and palliative care teams are uniquely positioned to guide families toward estate preparedness. Learn how to support families with planning in March

Learn how to find out if someone has a will in July 2026. Search home records, estate attorneys, the U.S. Will Registry, and probate courts to locate estate

Learn how to delete your Cash App account permanently in March 2026. Step-by-step guide covering balance transfer, transaction history, and account closure.

Learn the key differences between wills and trusts in July 2026. Compare probate costs, timelines, and privacy to choose the estate plan that protects your

Learn how to organize financial accounts after death in July 2026. Get step-by-step guidance on locating documents, notifying institutions, and managing