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What happens if someone dies while being sued for unpaid debt?
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (458+ words) July 16, 2026 / 9:26 AM EDT / CBS News Those questions become especially important during an emotionally overwhelming time, when executors are trying to settle an estate and loved ones are sorting through financial records they may know little about. So, does a pending…...
These are the biggest misconceptions about inherited debt, according to experts
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (813+ words) July 15, 2026 / 12:00 AM EDT / CBS News Find out how to get help with your unaffordable debt today. Here's what experts say to know about this unique type of debt and what it could mean for your finances. Not every type of…...
What assets can creditors claim from an estate?
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (381+ words) July 10, 2026 / 11:33 AM EDT / CBS News Settling a loved one's estate is rarely as straightforward as distributing belongings according to a will. Before any heirs receive an inheritance, there's another important step that must take place behind the scenes: resolving any…...
Which debts are surviving family members responsible for when someone dies?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (445+ words) June 24, 2026 / 12:51 PM EDT / CBS News Some obligations are paid through the deceased person's estate, but in certain cases, surviving family members may become responsible for payment instead. Understanding where those lines are drawn, then, can help avoid costly mistakes. So,…...
Which debts are forgiven when someone dies?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) June 23, 2026 / 10:36 AM EDT / CBS News The answer, however, isn't always straightforward. Some debts are extinguished upon death, while others may be paid from the deceased's estate. So, which types of debts are actually forgiven after a person dies? That's what…...
Bay Area man going through state's unclaimed property process to help family
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (413+ words) June 15, 2026 / 6:38 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco It's become an all-too-familiar routine for Doug Brown. He loads his car with stacks of paperwork, drives to his childhood home, unloads it all, and sorts through what needs to be signed. It's a…...
This factor may determine whether you ever build wealth. You have no control over it.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (650+ words) May 22, 2026 / 12:06 PM EDT / CBS News Homeownership has long been seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream because it reliably builds wealth. But new research suggests your chances of ever acquiring a home may depend partly on something beyond your…...
The 5 biggest financial concerns for retirees, according to new research
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (659+ words) May 21, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News Inflation, rising health care costs and fears of outliving savings are fueling new financial anxieties among retirees, with one in five saying they are struggling financially, according to new research. The rising cost of living…...
Spring cleaning and estate planning - what paperwork you should keep
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (21+ words) CBS News Spring cleaning and estate planning - what paperwork you should keep...
How you can benefit from estate planning at any stage or walk of life
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (29+ words) CBS News How you can benefit from estate planning at any stage or walk of life...