Generally speaking, New York residents aren't required to pay a deceased spouse's outstanding debts. However, if an individual's name was also on a credit card, mortgage or other loan, he or she could still be responsible for making payments on those balances each...

Being selected as an executor of a will is an honor and a solemn obligation, and it can also be a complicated and time-consuming process. While only some people will be asked to administer an estate in their lifetime, few are ready for the task. An executor is charged...

There is seemingly an endless number of things to do before your newborn's arrival. There is purchasing supplies, preparing for parental leave and finishing the nursery. However, what most expectant parents fail to add to their to-do lists is discussing their...