In U.S. v Estate of Whittemore (U.S. District for Massachusetts, Dec. 16, 2025), the decedent’s income tax liabilities and wife survived him. John Whittemore and his wife, Carlene, had filed joint ...

But like dads so often are, her stubborn father insisted his almost-million-dollar estate be divided this way: Marilyn was to receive 50 per cent, her half-sister would get 30 per cent and her ...

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You might feel flattered if someone asks you to be an executor, and in many ways you should. Helping to carry out someone’s final wishes and ensure their loved ones are looked after financially is an ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A reverse mortgage on a home with substantial repair costs and an unwanted squatter complicates estate settlement ...