My sister died and left me as the beneficiary on her 401(k). I could really use the cash — but should I let this nest egg mature or crack into it now?

Liam generally has 10 years from the date of his sister’s death to fully withdraw the funds from the inherited 401 (k), once it's transferred into an inherited IRA. All withdrawals are subject to ...

Here's What Happens to Your Bank Account After You Die

Here's what happens to your bank account when you die, from joint ownership and beneficiaries to the probate process.