Google lets its users assign their online accounts to a beneficiary in the event of their death. The company will contact the beneficiary if the account is unused for a certain period of time. Twitter permits an executor or a verified family member to deactivate a decedent’s account as long as a death certificate and… Continue Reading
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
From our families to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
No Bankruptcy Protection for Inherited IRAs
Back in January I wrote a post about a case going before the Supreme Court about whether an inherited IRA would be protected in bankruptcy. Well, it’s June and that means the Court is churning out its end-of-term decisions, including the inherited IRA case In Re Clark. In short, inherited IRAs do not receive protection… Continue Reading
Unfair Debt Collection
The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “Act”) prohibits unfair collection of consumer debts. The following is a summary of a few prohibited debt collection practices: Calling you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. local time. Contacting you directly after you told the creditor you retained an attorney to represent you. Telling your… Continue Reading
Same Sex Couples Can File Joint Bankruptcy
As most everyone knows, last year the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act’s prohibition of marriage for same sex couples in United States v. Windsor. That decision brings a host of federal benefits for married same sex couples. One such benefit is a married same sex couple can now file a joint… Continue Reading