Have A Question About This Topic?
Related Content

Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."

Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.

How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.