Most people think when someone dies, their family inherits the debt. That's one of the biggest estate planning myths I hear and unfortunately, it's a myth some debt collectors are happy to let people believe. In most cases, your loved ones don't inherit your debt. But your debt can still affect what they inherit, what your estate has to pay, and how the entire administration process unfolds. Here's what really happens after someone dies and what every family should know before the collection calls begin. Read more…

Many people worry about leaving debt behind for their loved ones but what actually happens to debt after death isn’t as simple (or as scary) as most people think. Learn how it really works and what your family needs to know. Read more…