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SOURCES – 11 unpleasant surprises that come with inheritance in the U.S.

October 1, 2025 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “11 unpleasant surprises that come with inheritance in the U.S.”

  1. Debts and Deceased Relatives
  2. §1024.38 General servicing policies, procedures, and requirements
  3. Publication 590-B (2024), Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
  4. Medicaid Estate Recovery
  5. 26 U.S. Code § 2518 – Disclaimers
  6. Code of the District of Columbia §20–907. Funeral expenses.
  7. Section 2117.06 | Presentation and allowance of creditor’s claims – pending action against decedent.
  8. Creditor Claims Against Estates & the Legal Process
  9. Claims Against An Estate: Priority of Payments
  10. Do I Have to Pay a Decedent’s Bills?
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