Estate planning expert Liza Hanks tells you what your options are when you inherit an IRA or 401k plan.
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What’s a Small Estates Limit and Why Should I Care?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains how property worth less than the “small estates limit” avoids probate, the lengthy court proceeding to wrap up the affairs of someone who has died.
Will I Have to Pay Inheritance Taxes or Estate Taxes?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks explains that most estates don’t owe inheritance or estate taxes; it depends on how much you have and where you live.
What Is Probate and How Does It Work?
Estate planning expert Liza Hanks gives you the facts about probate: what it is, what it’s for, and why courts don’t always require it.