When someone passes away, the executor of the estate is responsible for distributing the assets. Property, furnishings and other tangible items are relatively easy to distribute to heirs. However, how ...

When a parent passes away, you may need to take on financial and legal responsibilities quickly. This can include securing ...

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In the world of financial planning, an often talked about aspect is estate planning. Estate planning can mean many different things. For most people, it involves creating a last will and testament, ...

A traditional checking account, also called standard or basic, is your bare-bones account. “These accounts are very easy to access,” said Matt Hicks, vice president of deposit products and member ...