Wills and Estates – Page 3

Michael Jackson Died With $500 Million in Debt

Jackson owed about $40 million to the tour promoter A.E.G. in 2009, his estate’s executors said in a court filing. They said all the debts have been eliminated.

By Reggie Ugwu

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Finding Cash All Over the House When a Parent Dies

Older people who stash large sums of cash in their homes think it’s safer there than anyplace else. But they could be creating huge headaches for their heirs.

By Martha C. White

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What to Do With an Inheritance

A sudden windfall while grieving can be an emotional minefield, particularly for younger adults. Experts share ways to handle it wisely.

By Lisa Rabasca Roepe

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Should I Push My Husband to Ask for More of His Mother’s Estate?

When a woman tries to remedy a relative’s unequal generosity to her children using her own estate, her daughter-in-law wonders whether her husband is being shortchanged.

By Philip Galanes