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One of the best ways to prevent disagreements between siblings is to name an independent executor or fiduciary.

If someone is stealing from the estate, you have the right to sue the executor to get the money returned. You will need to prove that the executor breached his or her fiduciary duty.

The most important task you will need to accomplish when you suddenly come into money is to create an estate plan.

The power of attorney cannot make changes to your will, transfer his or her power to someone else, or keep making decisions after your death.

The rules are different depending on whether you are a spouse or non-spouse, or if you inherit the 401k as a child or are disabled.  

There are a number of things you will need to do when a parent passes away, including locating important papers, making burial arrangements, filing for probate, and taking care of the estate.