The Moneyologist
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My brother-in-law is an undocumented immigrant — can he inherit my sister’s house?
After a marriage of 30 years, this man lives in fear of being deported.
1:50 p.m. Nov. 27, 2016
My wife is divorcing me after 21 years — and wants everything in our savings account
He earns less than his wife and wants to stay in the family home.
1:43 p.m. Nov. 27, 2016
I inherited $15 million from my father — his advisers treat me like a spoiled child
This young man wants to take control of his father’s money.
11:55 a.m. Nov. 27, 2016
After cheating on my wife and having twins out of wedlock, I face child support and alimony
This husband wonders how his infidelity will be treated in divorce court.
11:55 a.m. Nov. 27, 2016
My stepfather left $1 million to strangers and dead people
All of this man’s immediate family were left out of his trust.
11:18 a.m. Nov. 26, 2016
My sister is pushing our elderly mother to sell her $2 million home
This woman describes her mother as ‘frail and scared.’
10:13 a.m. Nov. 26, 2016
My stepmother inherited my father’s estate when he died — I want my fair share
This daughter says she feels let down by her father’s will.
10:12 a.m. Nov. 26, 2016
How do you (politely) refuse overnight houseguests over the holidays?
There’s an art to letting potential Thanksgiving guests down easy.
12:50 p.m. Nov. 24, 2016
