Some annuities will continue to pay a spouse or other beneficiary ...

Here’s who gets your 401(k) when you die, plus how it’s transferred, the tax impact, and why beneficiary updates matter more than you think.

On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, the warrior Arjuna stands paralysed by grief. Facing relatives, teachers and friends on ...

As more Americans retire with student loan debt and complex estate plans, questions about what happens after death are becoming increasingly common.

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We recently announced a new feature at A Shift of Mind called the Question of the Week. The following is my response to Sherin, who wrote: "You have said a lot to help people rethink how to live.

Howard Hughes's chaotic estate settlement after his death without a will highlights a growing issue: most people today have ...