When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, ...

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After you die, the fate of your checking account typically depends on the account's ownership, whether it's a joint account ...

If you have a joint checking account, the joint account holder typically takes over the account and has immediate access to the funds after providing proof of your death to the bank. If you have an ...

As you plan for the future, there are many considerations for what happens after you die. After all, you’ve likely worked hard to accumulate some money and valuables, so you want to make sure there’s ...

What happens to your Google account when you die? A new tool lets you decide. April 11, 2013 — -- What happens to your e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and other digital accounts after you die has long ...

There are a handful of difficult conversations that parents know they need to have with their kids as they grow up, but how to broach the topic can feel scary. One of those topics is death, and what ...

When planning for the future, many people focus on building their retirement savings and not as much on what happens to those funds after they're gone. A 401(k) plan will serve you well through ...

Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...