When common-law couples separate, they may be surprised to discover there is no legislative formula for dividing or distributing their debt. Creditors are not obliged to release debtors after separation, so it is not uncommon for one spouse, perhaps the one with better credit, to bear the burden of the …
Inheritance Hijacking: Protecting Your Estate
Inheritance hijacking occurs when a person or persons steal or receive a part or all an inheritance they are not entitled to receive or is meant for another. Inheritance hijacking is not new, but it appears to be on the rise. There are multiple reasons for the increase in inheritance …