Naming a bank account beneficiary ensures your money goes straight to your loved ones without getting tied up in costly, time-consuming probate. Most banks let you do this through a “Payable on Death” ...

Your money can leave a lasting legacy and live on much longer than you do. And when set up properly, your assets can be transferred to family members easily after you die. Planning ahead of time can ...

Nobody likes thinking of the inevitable — death, the end of the road, or the big sleep. Yet estate planning, especially having clear beneficiaries listed for every account, is a crucial part of any ...

Explore the dynamics of joint bank accounts, their benefits, risks, and key considerations. Learn effective management tips ...

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Aflac and Hartford Financial Services Group are among U.S. life insurers that buck the industry practice of automatically holding onto death benefits.

My brother lived nearly all of his adult life in a foreign country. He passed away recently. Because his death was not unexpected, he had already arranged for all of his belongings and property in his ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. But when someone dies, there are often a lot of complex financial matters to attend to. If there is confusion or unclear instructions about how to ...